THAI YELLOW CURRY PASTE

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This simple and easy to prepare recipe is from the kitchen of my local Thai restaurant. Thai curries don't actually have to have curry powder in them to be authentic. This is more of a seasoning mixture.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Peppers

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 stalks lemongrass, thick bottom parts only, outer layers discarded, inner parts sliced
2 inches fresh galangal root or 2 inches fresh gingerroot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled
5 shallots, peeled
2 dried red chilies, soaked in warm water until soft, stems discarded, deseeded
1 tablespoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Grind all ingredients to a smooth moist paste in a blender, adding a few drops of water to keep the blades turning, if necessary.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use. Will last only a few days so use asap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 47.4, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 10.1, Protein 10.2

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