Masaman Curry Paste (Nam Prik Kaeng Masaman) Recipe

Name: Masaman Curry Paste (Nam Prik Kaeng Masaman)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 each red chili peppers dried; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 2 each cardamom pods; 3 each cloves; 6 tablespoons garlic chopped; 4 tablespoons shallots chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 10 each peppercorns; 2 tablespoons lemongrass chopped; 1 teaspoon galangal root chopped; 1 teaspoon bergamot skin; 1 teaspoon coriander root chopped; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste grilled; 1 cup palm sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 4 tablespoons tamarind juice

Servings: persons

10 each red chili peppers dried
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 each cardamom pods
3 each cloves
6 tablespoons garlic chopped
4 tablespoons shallots chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 each peppercorns
2 tablespoons lemongrass chopped
1 teaspoon galangal root chopped
1 teaspoon bergamot skin
1 teaspoon coriander root chopped
1 teaspoon shrimp paste grilled
1 cup palm sugar
1 tablespoon salt
4 tablespoons tamarind juice

1
Coarsely chop the chilies and soak in water for 10 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Dry-fry the cumin and coriander seeds, cardamom pods and cloves over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until they are aromatic and slightly browned.
4
Saute the chilies, garlic and shallots in the oil until lightly browned.
5
Pound in the following order: a) garlic, shallots and chilies b) coriander, cardamom pods, cumin, cloves and peppercorns c) lemon grass, galangal, bergamot, coriander roots.
6
Place the shrimp paste on a piece of foil and cook it over a flame or burner for 1 to 2 minutes, or in a hot oven (425 degrees F) until the outside is slightly burnt.
7
Mix the shrimp paste with all the above ingredients plus the sugar, salt and tamarind juice to form a fine paste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 each red chili peppers dried, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 2 each cardamom pods, and more.

Yes, Masaman Curry Paste (Nam Prik Kaeng Masaman) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Masaman Curry Paste (Nam Prik Kaeng Masaman)

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