Best 10 Thai Curry Paste Recipes

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Thai curry paste is a flavorful and aromatic paste used in Thai cuisine. It is made from a blend of herbs, spices, and chilies, and is used as a base for many Thai curry dishes. Thai curry paste is available in a variety of flavors, including red, green, yellow, and panang. Red curry paste is the most common type of Thai curry paste, and it is made with a combination of red chilies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Green curry paste is made with a combination of green chilies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Yellow curry paste is made with a combination of yellow chilies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Panang curry paste is made with a combination of red chilies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THAI RED CURRY PASTE



Thai Red Curry Paste image

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

5 dried red chile peppers, or to taste
2 onions, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more as needed
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons shrimp paste
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon lemon grass powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt

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)



Real Thai Green Curry Paste (Nam Prik Gen Kayo Wan) image

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

1 cup chopped Thai chile peppers
3 shallots, chopped
2 cilantro roots, peeled and chopped
1 head garlic, peeled and chopped
2 ½ ounces fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
2 stalks lemongrass, sliced
2 tablespoons peeled and chopped galangal
2 tablespoons grated kaffir lime zest
2 tablespoons fermented shrimp paste
2 tablespoons freshly toasted cumin seeds
2 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh turmeric root
1 tablespoon toasted coriander seeds
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground white pepper

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



Thai Green Curry Paste image

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

12 small green Thai chiles, stems removed
2 lemongrass stalks, bottom third only, tough outer layers removed, smashed with the back of a knife, thinly sliced
2 shallots, coarsely chopped
8 small or 6 large garlic cloves
1 (4") piece galangal, peeled, thinly sliced
Zest of 1 makrut (Thai) lime (optional)
1 cup Thai basil leaves
1 Tbsp. chopped fingerroot (kra chai) in brine (optional)
2½ tsp. shrimp paste

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.

AUTHENTIC THAI RED CURRY PASTE



Authentic Thai Red Curry Paste image

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

15 dried red chilies, deseeded, then soaked in boiling hot water for at least 10 minutes, deseed by cutting off one end an
2 small red onions, quartered
12 garlic cloves, fresh, roughly chopped
2 stalks lemongrass, crushed and the white part chopped finely
1 tablespoon galangal, peeled and chopped (galangal from a jar is OK, but ginger is not a good substitute)
2 tablespoons coriander roots, scraped, washed and chopped
1 tablespoon lime zest, finely shredded (I use a microplane shredder)
2 teaspoons white peppercorns
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, roasted in a dry pan until fragrant
1 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted in a dry pan until fragrant
1/2 teaspoon mace, roasted in a dry pan until fragrant (nutmeg will do if you can't get mace)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons shrimp paste, wrapped in foil and roasted in a 180C/350F oven for 10-15 minutes

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 WITH PORK AND CHINESE OKRA



Thai Green Curry Paste With Pork and Chinese Okra image

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

2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon green curry paste (more is optional to taste)
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 1/2 lbs pork loin (end sliced)
1/2-3/4 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
1 cup sweet basil
1 small hot chili pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon anchovies or 1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter

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.
  • .
  • 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!
  • .
  • 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.

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE CROUTONS



Pumpkin Soup with Thai Green Curry Paste Croutons image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chicken stock
2 ounces heavy cream
6 cups Pumpkin Puree, recipe follows
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon green curry paste
5 slices white bread, crust removed
1 (6-pound) Chinese pumpkin
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter

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 GONE GREENER!



Thai Green Curry Paste Gone Greener! image

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

10 -12 hot green chili peppers (small and hot)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1/2 inch ginger
2 stalks lemongrass (only the lower part and not the grass like leaves)
2 -3 lemon leaves (if you get kaffir lime leaves I am sure it is better but I make do)
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
4 tablespoons coriander leaves
3 tablespoons fresh spinach leaves (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh fenugreek leaves (optional)
1 tablespoon mint leaf (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
15 black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon cumin seed

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



Thai Green Curry Paste image

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

10 -12 green chilies, deseeded and finely chopped
2 fresh lemongrass, stalks trimmed and outer layer removed, finely chopped
2 inches fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely grated
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 shallots, finely chopped
4 kaffir lime leaves
1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1 large handful
1/4 cup fresh basil, 1 handful
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 limes, juice and zest of
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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



Thai Curry Paste image

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

1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup basil or 1/4 cup Thai basil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon lime peel or 1 tablespoon minced tender inner stalk fresh lemongrass
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 -2 fresh red chilies or 1 -2 green chili, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all of the curry paste ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until quite smooth.
  • Enjoy!

THAI YELLOW CURRY PASTE



THAI YELLOW CURRY PASTE image

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 dried chilies, seeds removed, soaked in water
5 broiled shallots
10 broiled garlic cloves
1 tsp sliced galangal, fresh or dried galangal soaked to soften
1 tbsp lemon grass, fresh
1 tsp broiled ginger
1 tbsp roasted coriander seeds
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp Thai shrimp paste (kapee)

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:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your curry paste the best flavor. If you can, use organic vegetables and herbs.
  • Toast your spices: Toasting your spices will bring out their flavor and aroma. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or you can roast them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Use a variety of peppers: Different peppers will give your curry paste a different flavor and heat level. For a mild curry paste, use green peppers. For a medium curry paste, use red peppers. And for a hot curry paste, use cayenne peppers.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make curry paste. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique paste.

Conclusion:

Thai curry paste is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own curry paste at home. So next time you're in the mood for Thai food, try making your own curry paste. You won't be disappointed!

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