Thai Red Curry Paste

A delicious and simple red curry paste. To create a fragrant red curry coconut base for vegetables or fish, simply fry 2-3 tbsp of curry paste for 2 m...A delicious and simple red curry paste. To create a fragrant red curry coconut base for vegetables or fish, simply fry 2-3 tbsp of curry paste for 2 minutes in a neutral oil and add 400 ml of coconut milk. Read more A delicious and simple red curry paste. To create a fragrant red curry coconut base for vegetables or fish, simply fry 2-3 tbsp of curry paste for 2 minutes in a neutral oil and add 400 ml of coconut milk. A delicious and simple red curry paste. To create a fragrant red curry coconut base for vegetables or fish, simply fry 2-3 tbsp of curry paste for 2 minutes in a neutral oil and add 400 ml of coconut milk.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
5 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Shellfish, Fish View all Chilli, Cumin, Onion, Lemongrass, Shellfish, Ginger, Coriander seeds, Fish, Lime, Coriander, Black pepper, Shrimp, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 4
coriander seeds
white peppercorns
dried chillies
lemongrass
chopped trimmed outer leaves
garlic cloves
galangal
grated or ginger
shallot
quartered
coriander
shrimp paste
kaffir lime leaf
finely sliced
Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

2g
Protein
45kcal
Calories
1g
Total Fat
8g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
3g
Fibre
53mg
Calcium
4%
 
2mg
Iron
11%
 
24mg
Magnesium
6%
 
201mg
Potassium
4%
 
18mg
Sodium
1%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
0.2mg
Vitamin E
1%
 
10mcg
Vitamin B9
3%
 
29mcg
Vitamin A
3%
 
6mg
Vitamin C
7%
 
0.5mg
Zinc
5%
 
10mcg
Vitamin K
8%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B2
8%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B3
3%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
48mg
Phosphorus
4%
 
Protein: 2g; Calories: 45kcal; Total Fat: 1g; Carbs: 8g; Sugars: 2g; Fibre: 3g; Calcium: 53mg (4%); Iron: 2mg (11%); Magnesium: 24mg (6%); Potassium: 201mg (4%); Sodium: 18mg (1%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 0.2mg (1%); Vitamin B9: 10mcg (3%); Vitamin A: 29mcg (3%); Vitamin C: 6mg (7%); Zinc: 0.5mg (5%); Vitamin K: 10mcg (8%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 0.5mg (3%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Phosphorus: 48mg (4%)
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Notes

Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container or freeze in a medium size container or a small jar for up to 1 month. Don’t forget to leave at least 5 cm space at the top to allow the contents to expand.

2 servings = 90g of paste

Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Shellfish, Fish View all Chilli, Cumin, Onion, Lemongrass, Shellfish, Ginger, Coriander seeds, Fish, Lime, Coriander, Black pepper, Shrimp, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 4
coriander seeds
white peppercorns
dried chillies
lemongrass
chopped trimmed outer leaves
garlic cloves
galangal
grated or ginger
shallot
quartered
coriander
shrimp paste
kaffir lime leaf
finely sliced

Ingredients

Serves 4
coriander seeds
white peppercorns
dried chillies
lemongrass
chopped trimmed outer leaves
garlic cloves
galangal
grated or ginger
shallot
quartered
coriander
shrimp paste
kaffir lime leaf
finely sliced

Method

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Place the peppercorns, coriander and cumin seeds in a pan over a medium heat and toast for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.

3

Allow the spices to cool, then add all the ingredients to a food processor bowl and blend until smooth paste.

4

Add a little hot water to loosen the ingredients if needed. Season with salt.

5

Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container or freeze in a medium size container or a small jar for up to 1 month. Don’t forget to leave at least 5 cm space at the top to allow the contents to expand.

Notes

Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container or freeze in a medium size container or a small jar for up to 1 month. Don’t forget to leave at least 5 cm space at the top to allow the contents to expand.

2 servings = 90g of paste

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