Homemade Thai Green Curry Paste

Name: Homemade Thai Green Curry Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 g reen cayenne pepper chilis (, deseeded and chopped (Note 1)); 6 Thai green chilis (, chopped (Note 1)); 2 red shallots / eschallots (, chopped); 2 lemongrass stems (, trimmed and finely chopped (about 2.5 - 3 tbsp) (Note 2)); 2 tbsp galangal (, grated (Note 3)); 5 cloves garlic (, chopped); 2.5 tsp dried shrimp paste ((Belacan) (Note 4)); 2 tsp lime zest (, grated); 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp chopped coriander/cilantro root and stem ((Note 5)); 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro leaves (, loosely packed); 2 - 3 tbsp water (, as needed)

Recipe video above. Usually, the main reason to make homemade curry paste is because you just can't get the same intense, fresh flavour in a jar. And while that holds true for green curry paste, the other very big advantage is that you can control the spiciness without compromising flavour or the si

⏱ 15 min 🔨 Prep 15min 📊 Easy 🍽 5 servings ⭐ 5.0 (22) 👁 11

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except water in a powerful blender or food processor. I use my Vitamix because it makes the paste smoother.
Blend to a fine paste, scraping down the sides as you go. Add the water as required to help it blend (you may not need any as the herbs and chilis have moisture).
Use to make Thai Green Curry!
Best to use immediately. Otherwise, refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for 1 month.

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Nutrition per serving

Protein2g

Carbs10g

51kcal

2gProtein

10gCarbs

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$6593.00

Per Serving
$1319.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$13186.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (93% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
reen cayenne pepper chilis	4 g	$12.00
Thai green chilis	6	$2111.00
red shallots / eschallots	2	$1995.00
lemongrass stems	2	$1174.00
galangal	2 tbsp	-
garlic	5 cloves	$988.00
dried shrimp paste	2.5 tsp	$30.00
lime zest	2 tsp	$10.00
ground coriander	1 tsp	$54.00
ground cumin	1 tsp	$27.00
white pepper	0.25 tsp	$6.00
turmeric	0.25 tsp	$10.00
chopped coriander/cilantro root and stem	2 tbsp	$59.00
coriander / cilantro leaves	0.25 cup	$117.00
- 3 tbsp water	2	-