Green Curry Paste

Green curry paste (nam prik kaeng kiaw wan).

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 green chile peppers, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons chopped shallot

  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic

  • 1 tablespoon chopped galangal

  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons chopped lemon grass

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped makrut lime leaves

  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

  • 1 tablespoon shrimp paste

Directions

  1. Put chile peppers, shallot, garlic, galangal, salt, lemon grass, cilantro, lime leaves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a mortar. Grind with a pestle until combined. Add shrimp paste and grind until paste is smooth.

Cook's Note:

You can use fewer small green chilies if you want a less spicy curry paste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

42 Calories
0g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 42
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 1173mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 138mg 153%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 268mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.