First things first, to make red curry paste you will need either a pestle and mortar or a blender!
Ingredients:
10 small red chillies
45ml chopped red onions
2 chopped garlic cloves
15ml chopped fresh ginger
45ml chopped fresh lemon grass
zest of 1 lime
30ml chopped fresh coriander
5ml coriander seeds
5ml cumin seeds
2,5ml fish sauce
salt to taste
Method:
Soak the chillies in water until soft then remove and discard the seeds.
Combine the chillies with the rest of the ingredients, and pound /blend until you have a smooth paste.
If necessary add a small amount of water.
Spoon into a sterilised jar and refrigerate until you are ready to use it.
Happy cooking
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