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...inutes 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.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
5 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Shellfish
Ingredients
Serves 4
coriander seeds
cumin seeds
white peppercorns
shallot
quartered
coriander
galangal
grated or ginger
shrimp paste
garlic cloves
dried chillies
lemongrass
chopped trimmed outer leaves
kaffir lime leaf
finely sliced
Why is this healthy?
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Greens

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

55kcal
Calories
2g
Total Fat
9g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
3g
Protein
3g
Fibre
4mg
Iron
22%
 
31mg
Magnesium
7%
 
58mg
Phosporus
5%
 
237mg
Potassium
5%
 
21mg
Sodium
1%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
0.3mg
Vitamin E
2%
 
10mcg
Vitamin B9
3%
 
30mcg
Vitamin A
3%
 
6mg
Vitamin C
7%
 
0.6mg
Zinc
5%
 
10mcg
Vitamin K
8%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B2
8%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B3
4%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
71mg
Calcium
5%
 
Calories: 55kcal; Total Fat: 2g; Carbs: 9g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 3g; Fibre: 3g; Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 31mg (7%); Phosporus: 58mg (5%); Potassium: 237mg (5%); Sodium: 21mg (1%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 0.3mg (2%); Vitamin B9: 10mcg (3%); Vitamin A: 30mcg (3%); Vitamin C: 6mg (7%); Zinc: 0.6mg (5%); Vitamin K: 10mcg (8%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 0.6mg (4%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Calcium: 71mg (5%)
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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?
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Shellfish
Ingredients
Serves 4
coriander seeds
cumin seeds
white peppercorns
shallot
quartered
coriander
galangal
grated or ginger
shrimp paste
garlic cloves
dried chillies
lemongrass
chopped trimmed outer leaves
kaffir lime leaf
finely sliced
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Ingredients

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

Method

Your notes

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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