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.

Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Shellfish, Fish
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.

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