Ugly Baby’S Red Curry Paste

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

You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: ["1 tsp. black peppercorns", "1 tsp. coriander seeds", "2 lemongrass stalks, trimmed, tough outer layers removed, thinly sliced crosswise", "3 Tbsp. finely chopped peeled galangal", "3/4 cup dried Thai chiles, torn or chopped into small pieces", "2 small Asian shallots or 1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped", "8 garlic cloves", "5 cilantro roots or 3 Tbsp. thinly sliced thick cilantro stems", "1 (1"") piece dried kaffir lime zest or 2 very thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves (optional)", "1 tsp. (or more) shrimp paste, preferably Thai", "A large mortar and pestle"].

Yes, Ugly Baby’S Red 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.