THAI RED CURRY PASTE FROM SCRATCH!

I learnt to make this GORGEOUS Thai red curry paste in Chiang Mai! Such a beautiful part in the north of Thailand. Stay tuned for the next 2 videos where I show you how to make a VEGETARIAN red curry, and a CHICKEN red curry!

Makes enough paste for 4 servings
Ingredients:
7-8 dried red chillies, soaked in water for 20 minutes and chopped (this is extra hot, use only 3-4 if you prefer a mild level of spice)
2 long red chillies, roughly chopped
1 red shallot, chopped
1 tsp chopped galangal
3-4 makrut lime leaves, stem removed and sliced (or use the skin of 1/2 makrut lime)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped lemongrass, or lemongrass paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 tsp coarse salt

Method:
Place all ingredients in a mortar and pestle and pound for 20 minutes until a smooth paste. Alternatively, use a blender. You may need a few tablespoons of water to assist the blender.

[simonchilli]

Great video. No 10 minute ramble before etc. Very much just the info you need well demonstrated with good suggestions for alternative ingredients. I'll hop over to the other two videos now. Thanx very much for your effort.

[sheilarajan]

Thanks so much for posting this - it was exactly what I was looking for!

[arunimakarmakar]

Thanks a lot for this. Eagerly waiting for the recipes where we can use this. Some chicken or prawn recipe would be great.

[misteepossible]

looking forward to the next vid...ps can you add some vegan recipes please

[coconutmilk]

Thanks! How long can you keep it in the fridge?

[suebaensch]

If you do have enough fresh lemongrass, how much do you use?