Thai Red Curry Paste

Follow this recipe and learn what's in red curry paste! This homemade Thai-style red curry paste contains multiple layers of flavor and can be customized to meet your tastes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 19 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend chile peppers, onions, cilantro, oil, garlic, coriander, lemon zest, cumin, shrimp paste, paprika, peppercorns, lemon grass, turmeric, and salt in a blender until a smooth, paste-like consistency is reached.