Easy Homemade Red Curry Paste Recipe
Spice up your kitchen adventures with this Homemade Red Curry Paste! Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect blend to elevate any dish with a burst of authentic flavor.
Servings: 12 ounces
Calories: 27kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large dried red New Mexico Chili peppers
- 10 small dried chiles de arbol
- 1/2 c. coarsely chopped shallots
- 1/4 c. coarsely chopped garlic
- 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh ginger or galangal
- 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chilies. Chop the chilies into small pieces, then soak them in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Meanwhile, place the shallots, garlic, ginger or galanga root, coriander, cumin, pepper, and salt into the bowl of a food processor or blender.
- Once the chilies have finished soaking, drain off the water and add them to the food processor.
- Use the processor to grind the ingredients into a paste. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month in the fridge, or freeze for up to 1 year.
Notes
Storage Info:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 month or in the freezer for 1 year.
For efficient storage, consider dividing any remaining red curry paste into two tablespoon portions and freezing them in an ice cube tray. After freezing, remove the paste cubes and transfer them to a freezer-safe zipper-close bag. This method allows for easy portioning and access when you need smaller amounts. Properly sealed, this frozen red curry paste can stay good for up to a year in the freezer. However, if you choose to store the paste using this method, always ensure that it is properly sealed to prevent freezer burn. To use after freezing, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for a few hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
