Massamun Curry Paste Recipe

Name: Massamun Curry Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 -35 dried small red chilies; 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass; 3/4 cup minced shallot; 6 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced galanga root (substitute ginger root in a pinch); 12 kaffir lime leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional); 2 -3 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

25 -35 dried small red chilies
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
3/4 cup minced shallot
6 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced galanga root (substitute ginger root in a pinch)
12 kaffir lime leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons oil

1
Soak chiles briefly in warm water till they begin to soften, then drain.
2
Remove stems from chiles and chop into pieces; set aside.
3
Place coriander seed in a small skillet over low heat and heat, swirling the pan, until the seeds are fragrant and toasty; remove from heat and set aside.
4
In a food processor, place the shallots, lemongrass, garlic, galanga, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, chopped chiles, coriander seed, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, brown sugar, shrimp paste (if using), and 2 tbsp oil.
5
Process till fairly smooth and even colored, adding some more of the oil as necessary to keep blades moving.
6
Store in an airtight container under refrigeration; can be frozen, as needed.

575

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 -35 dried small red chilies, 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass, 3/4 cup minced shallot, 6 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Massamun Curry Paste 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.

Massamun Curry Paste

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