Description
This vibrant Thai Green Curry Paste is a flavor-packed blend that transforms any dish into an exotic masterpiece. With fresh herbs, zesty lime, and creamy coconut milk, this recipe is your ticket to culinary bliss. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s versatile enough to enhance everything from curries to marinades. Get ready to savor the rich aromas and bold flavors of Thailand right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh green chilies
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 shallots
- ¼ cup cilantro stems
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp shrimp paste (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
Instructions
- Gather and wash all ingredients. Peel garlic and ginger.
- In a blender, combine green chilies, ginger, garlic, shallots, cilantro stems, lime zest and juice, and turmeric powder. Blend until smooth.
- Add half the coconut milk for better blending; mix until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt as needed.
- Store in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Adjust the number of chilies based on your spice preference. - Substitute shrimp paste with miso or soy sauce for a vegetarian option. - This paste can be used in various dishes such as soups, marinades, or stir-fries.