Penang Curry Paste Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the aromatic flavors of Thailand with this homemade Penang Curry Paste recipe. Bursting with vibrant spices and fragrant herbs, this paste will elevate your Asian-inspired dishes to new heights of deliciousness!
Ingredients:
- 6 red chili peppers
- 1/4 cup fennel seed
- 1 mace
- 1/4 lemongrass
- 1 dried lemon grass
- 1 lemon, zest of
- 1 galangal
- 1 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 drops of water (as needed for desired consistency)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 422.6
- Fat: 3.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 74.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 96.1g
- Fiber: 9.7g
- Sugar: 29.1g
- Protein: 16.5g
Recipe Yield:
1/2 cup of Penang Curry Paste
Instructions:
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Soak the Chilis: Begin by soaking the red chili peppers in cold water for about 5 minutes. This will help soften them for easier blending.
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Drain: After 5 minutes, drain the soaked chili peppers thoroughly to remove excess water.
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Roast the Spices: In a dry skillet over low heat, roast the fennel seeds, coriander, and mace until they become fragrant. This step enhances their flavors, adding depth to the curry paste.
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Blend Ingredients: Now, it’s time to bring all the ingredients together. Place the soaked chili peppers, roasted spices, lemongrass, dried lemon grass, lemon zest, galangal, shallots, and garlic cloves into a food processor.
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Blend to Perfection: Process the ingredients until they form a smooth paste. Depending on your preference, you can add a few drops of water at a time to achieve the desired consistency. Be mindful not to add too much water, as you want the paste to be thick and rich.
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Store or Use: Once blended, your Penang Curry Paste is ready to be used in your favorite Thai recipes! If you have any leftovers, store the paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it for longer preservation.
With this homemade Penang Curry Paste, you’ll infuse your dishes with the authentic flavors of Thailand, creating memorable meals that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the culinary journey! 🌶🍲
