*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       RED CURRY PASTE (VATANAPAN)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    Dried red chilies
   1                    Fresh lemon grass -ÿÿ
   1       t            Dried lemon grass
   5                    Garlic cloves, peeled
   3       md           Shallots, peeled
   1       t            Lemon zest
   1       t            Galanga, fresh or dried*

  Cut the chili peppers into small pieces & soak them in
  a cup of cold water for 15 minutes.  Separate the
  seeds & discard them.
  
  Place the prepared chilies into a mortar or food
  processor.  Add the remaining ingredients & blend well
  until a thick paste, like peanut butter is formed.  If
  the ingredients are too dry, add a few drops of cold
  water. Put the curry paste in a tightly covered
  container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  
  * If using dried galanga, soak in cold water for 15
  minutes.
  
  Makes 1/2 cup.
  
  Pojanee Vatanapan's "Thai Cookbook"
 


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