Best 10 Thai Curry Paste Recipes
In the realm of culinary arts, few dishes can rival the captivating flavors and aromas of Thai curry. This delectable dish, deeply rooted in Thailand's rich culinary heritage, has gained immense popularity worldwide for its harmonious blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes. At the heart of every Thai curry lies the aromatic curry paste, a flavorful foundation that sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience.
This article presents a comprehensive guide to making your own Thai curry paste from scratch. We'll delve into the essential ingredients that contribute to the paste's distinct flavor profile, including fragrant lemongrass, spicy chili peppers, pungent garlic, zesty galangal, and a symphony of aromatic spices. We'll also explore two beloved Thai curry recipes that showcase the versatility and depth of this culinary gem: the classic Red Curry and the rich and creamy Green Curry.
Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to expand your culinary horizons or a novice seeking to embark on a flavorful adventure, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create authentic Thai curry dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we dive into the world of Thai curry paste and explore the delectable recipes that await.
THAI RED CURRY PASTE
Great for Thai cooking. I got the recipe a long time ago from a friend, who suggested that making red curry paste is better than buying it in the store; he was right! You can mix the ingredients as you like. Curry is something that can be experimented with and should be! Just make sure that you do not remove the ingredients, as it will remove authenticity. For a more mild curry paste, remove and discard the chile pepper seeds.
Provided by Ajlake
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Blend chile peppers, onions, cilantro, oil, garlic, coriander, lemon zest, cumin, shrimp paste, paprika, peppercorns, lemon grass, turmeric, and salt together in a blender until a smooth, paste-like consistency is reached.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 592.6 mg, Sugar 5 g
REAL THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE (NAM PRIK GEN KAYO WAN)
This is a green curry paste recipe from central Thailand that incorporates the Indian spices of the South and the fresh herbs from the North. This recipe will make a bulk curry paste that will keep for a few weeks in the refrigerator and make several batches of curry. Fresh curry paste always makes your curries taste better than premade pastes that contain preservatives.
Provided by Wiley
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine green chiles, shallots, cilantro roots, garlic, Thai basil, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime peel, shrimp paste, cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander seeds, salt, and white pepper in a mortar and pestle; pound into a smooth paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 198.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE
Homemade green curry paste has more vivid flavor and aromatic intensity than store-bought, not to mention the freedom to control the spice level. Sopon Kosalanan of restaurant Khao King in, Queens says, "If you get it from a can, I don't feel like it's green curry. It doesn't have the same aromas." This is the recipe he makes in big batches for his restaurant every day.
Provided by Sopon Kosalanan
Categories Lemongrass Shallot Garlic Curry
Yield About 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend chiles, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, galangal, makrut lime zest, basil, fingerroot (if using), shrimp paste, and ½ cup water in a blender on high speed, scraping down sides and adding more water if needed, until paste is the consistency of a thick salsa.
- DO AHEAD: Curry paste can be made 5 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill, or freeze up to 2 months.
PUMPKIN SOUP WITH THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE CROUTONS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 9 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Simmer stock, puree and heavy cream until desired consistency. Bake diced bread on a sheet pan in the oven at 450 degrees until browned. Meanwhile, mix olive oil and green curry in a bowl. Remove bread from oven and place in the bowl, covering it with curry. Place bread crumbs back into oven until crisp.
- Remove skin from pumpkin and chop the meat into small pieces. Heat butter in a saute pan and add the pumpkin. Add the water and simmer covered for about 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. Remove the pumpkin meat and mash it by hand or in a food processor.
THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE WITH PORK AND CHINESE OKRA
If you like spicy curry dishes and with coconut milk this is the recipe to try. The original recipe called for Red Paneng Curry Paste, however, this recipe uses the Thai Green Curry paste. Also, Luffa/Chinese Okra is a great vegetable to use. However, a good substitute is using Zucchini (Squash) or any other type of vegetables.
Provided by SkipperSy
Categories Malaysian
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- PREPARATION-.
- De-bone the pork loin and cut up into bite size pieces, set aside.
- Cut the long Chinese Okra vegetable in half and then cut away the tough outer skin, the cut into bite size pieces, set aside, and/or clean, cut up and use other vegetables.
- Chop up the basil leaves and leave several whole pieces(4 plus) for garnish, set aside.
- Use a small not very hot pepper, remove the seeds, cut up, set aside.
- Chop the anchovies into small pieces, set aside.
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- COOKING INSTRUCTIONS-.
- Heat oil in a pan or wok, add the curry paste, then add the coriander and cumin powder and stir fry for a minute or two.
- Add ½ to ¾ cup of the coconut milk, lower heat and simmer for several minutes.
- Add the pork, until thoroughly cooked.
- Add the basil leaves, hot pepper, anchovies, sugar, peanut butter and simmer a few minutes more.
- Place hot soup into individual bowls and garnish with a whole basil leaf or two.
- Serve with rice and enjoy!
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- NOTES-.
- Using 1 tablespoon Thai Curry Paste is hot enough, more will make it very hot and also if you use a hot pepper as well. You can also marinate the pork with lime juice and chopped up garlic for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator... this will tenderize the pork.
AUTHENTIC THAI RED CURRY PASTE
I learned to make this at a Thai cooking school attached to a well-known Australian Thai Restaurant. As a guide, 1/2 a cup of the paste, 1 1/2 cups of coconut cream, 2 tablespoons of palm sugar and 3 tablespoons of fish sauce will make a sauce for for 500g or 1lb of meat. The paste will keep in a jar in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. I spoon 1/4 cup measures into a muffin tin, freeze it, then remove the little 'muffins' of paste into zip-lock bags - 2 per bag - and return to the freezer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE INGREDIENTS in this recipe, or you won't get that authentic Thai taste.
Provided by Kookaburra
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare all ingredients as instructed above.
- Drain the chillies and discard liquid.
- In a food processor, puree the chillies and all the other fresh ingredients until very fine.
- Grind all the spices together (you can use a mortar and pestle - I use a small food processor).
- Add the roasted shrimp paste to the spices and grind again until combined.
- Add the spice/shrimp paste mix to the puree and mix well.
- Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in the refrigerator or freeze in 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup portions.
- 1/2 cup of the paste is sufficient for sauce for 500g/1lb of meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3151.7, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 28.1, Protein 11.4
THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE GONE GREENER!
This is a paste I like to make the day before I am making Thai food (which is quite often) I love Thai cuisine! Yield is between 3/4th cup to 1 cup.
Provided by Girl from India
Categories Thai
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a tava (wok) roast the coriander and cumin seeds on low heat for about 2 mins till just fragrant.
- Do not allow to brown.
- Cool and grind with the rest of the ingredients in a blender.
- Store refrigerated for a week.
THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE
The paste is the key to a good Thai curry. It is easy to make and brings a depth of flavour and fragrance to the finished dish. This will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container. To freeze, divide into batches in small freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Thai
Time 20m
Yield 14-16 tablespoons
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Using a blender or processor, blend all the ingredients to a smooth paste.
- Transfer the paste into a bowl, cover and chill until required.
THAI CURRY PASTE
This is an intensely flavored spice blend that goes well in any curry dish. Toss some curry paste with steamed veggies and serve them on rice. Tightly sealed and refrigerated, this will keep for at least a week, and it may also be frozen for extended storage.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Thai
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all of the curry paste ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until quite smooth.
- Enjoy!
THAI YELLOW CURRY PASTE
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Dry roast coriander and cumin seeds. 2. Broil garlic, shallots, and ginger. 3. Pound ingredients with mortar and pestle until smooth, in the following order: seeds, salt, powder, galangal, lemongrass, ginger, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste
Tips:
- For a spicier curry paste, use more chili peppers. If you prefer a milder paste, use fewer peppers or remove the seeds.
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh herbs and spices will give your curry paste the best flavor.
- Toast your spices before using them. This will help to release their flavor and aroma.
- If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor to make your curry paste. Just be sure to pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped, but not pureed.
- Store your curry paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the paste for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Making your own Thai curry paste is easy and rewarding. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a paste that is packed with flavor and aroma. So next time you're making a Thai curry, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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