Green Curry Paste – Thai

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 3
Homemade Green Curry Paste Recipe – Thai
in Thai

Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Difficult

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons galangal , finely grated
1 stalk lemongrass , finely chopped
4 shredded fresh lime leaves , stems removed
1 cup coriander , finely chopped leaves and stems ( cilantro )
5 green onions , finely chopped ( often labelled as shallots in Australia )
3 garlic cloves , crushed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 -2 small green chili , seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest , finely grated
1/2 lime , juice of
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce or 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coconut milk ( add more if required ) or 1/3 cup water ( add more if required )

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Green curry paste is a staple ingredient in Thai cuisine, used in dishes like green curry chicken, green curry shrimp, and green curry vegetables. While it can be found pre-made in most supermarkets and specialty stores, making it from scratch allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavor to your liking. Green curry paste gets its signature green color from the fresh herbs and spices used in the recipe, and adds a complex and robust flavor to any Thai dish. If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, making your own green curry paste is definitely worth the effort!

Instructions

1.In a blender or food processor, blend together the galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, coriander, green onions, garlic, green chili, ground coriander, ground cumin, lime zest, and lime juice until a paste forms.
2.Add in the sugar, dark soy sauce, fish sauce or salt, and coconut milk or water, and blend again until smooth.
3.Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

PROS

Homemade green curry paste is healthier and fresher than store-bought versions, and can be customized to your liking.

It adds a rich, complex flavor to any Thai dish, and can be used as a marinade or seasoning for meats, seafood, or vegetables.

CONS

The process of making green curry paste from scratch can be time-consuming and requires many ingredients.

Additionally, some of the ingredients (like galangal and lime leaves) may be difficult to find in certain areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green curry paste contains a variety of healthy ingredients including galangal, lemongrass, and coriander.
These ingredients have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and may help with digestion, heart health, and immune function.

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