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Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste

Published: January 6, 2018. Modified: July 17, 2019 By Dhwani Mehta. This post may contain affiliate links. This blog generates income via ads.

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Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste is easy to make and better than store-bought. This red Thai curry paste creates tastier curries, Thai soups and they are much healthier too. Vegan Thai Red curry paste is so versatile. You can make soups, pasta, noodles or can eat with Indian fritters, Idli Spread it on Dosa or Chillas.

Thai curry paste recipe

This recipe is very simple and required few ingredients. Traditionally, Thai curry paste calls shrimp paste, but I have made this Vegan/vegetarian.

red curry paste recipe

Traditionally Thai dried chilies are used, but I have used Medium spicy Mexican Dried Red Chilies. Feel free to use any Dried red chilies. This curry paste is loaded with Lemon Grass, Galangal, Garlic, Small onions/shallots, Lime Zest and some spices. If you couldn’t find Galangal, you may use ginger. Do not get disappointed if you are unable to find authentic ingredients.

Thai red curry recipe vegetarian

Traditionally, Kafir Lime leaves and rinds are used to make this curry pest. But I couldn’t find it, so I have used Lime zest.

After I made this curry paste, I used it to make Vegan Thai Curry Noodle Soup which was a hit in my home.

If you are not using this right away, pour the paste into the ice cube, Just like I did for my Bombay sandwich chutney, Mint and coriander chutney and Ginger-chili paste, freeze and store the curry paste cubes in the airtight container or Ziploc bags for easy use. Simply remove a few cubes from the freezer to thaw and you have fresh, homemade Thai Red Curry Paste ready to use in any dish.

Authentic Thai red curry paste recipe

I hope you all like this Homemade Thai Red Curry paste recipe as much as I do. Its –

Spicy

Flavorful

Super easy to make

Super delicious

Addictive

and Versatile…..

Thai red curry paste recipe without shrimp

Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste
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Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste

Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste is easy to make and better than store-bought. This red Thai curry paste creates tastier curries, Thai soups and they are much healthier too. This curry paste is so versatile. You can make soups, pasta, noodles or can east with Indian fritters, Idli Spread it on Dosa or Chillas.
Course Condiment, dip
Cuisine Thai
Keyword Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 108kcal
Author Dhwani
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Ingredients

  • 125 grams / 4 oz Dried red chilies (I have used Medium spicy Mexican Chilies)
  • Warm water
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander seeds
  • 8 - 10 Black Pepper Corn
  • 1 tablespoon Galangal
  • 2 stalks chopped Lemon grass (Only bottom purple part)
  • 7-8 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoon Onion (shallots) chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Cilantro stems chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Lime Zest
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak Dried red chili in warm water for 15 minutes. Keep It aside.
  • First, crush the coriander seeds and black peppercorn in a mortar and pestle.
  • Then add all the ingredients one by one including chili and smashed it up. Add salt and mix well.
  • And Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste is ready.

Video

Notes

I made this in mortar and pestle, you may make this in the blender too.
Use regular onion if you don't have shallots.
You can use ginger if you couldn't find galangal. 
If you are able to find Kafir Lime (Rinds) or leaves, use the same amount of Line zest that is called for.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 4.4mg
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Comments

  1. Rachana says

    January 07, 2018 at 12:38 am

    5 stars
    Where are mexican chillies and galangal available?

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      January 07, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      Hi Rachana!!
      I got Mexican Chilies from my local Walmart. You can use any dried red chilies though.
      Galangal, I got it from my local Korean market. As mentioned in the notes, you may use ginger too if you couldn’t find galangal. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nisha says

    January 18, 2019 at 11:05 am

    I don’t have cilantro stems, would it be alright to use the leaves instead?

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      January 19, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Yes, Nisha.

      Reply
  3. Falguni says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:18 am

    Where I Korean market in Phoenix that you can find galangal,lemon grass and kafir lemon?

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      January 10, 2021 at 1:53 pm

      Lee lee market carries it.

      Reply
  4. Tammy says

    January 10, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    Is there any substitute for lemon grass?

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      January 11, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      You can use the lime zest.

      Reply

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