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Thailand
Chang Mai Curry Paste
Ingredients
10 red dried chillies
5 tbsp. of shallots
2 tbsp. of garlic
1/2 tbsp. finely chopped galangal
(Thai ginger)
2 tbsp. finely chopped lemongrass
1 tsp. shrimp paste/salt
1 tsp. finely chopped kaffir lime peel
1 tsp. coriander root/ coriander stem
Method
1. Soak the red dried chillies in the hot water for 10 minutes
2. Put garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime peel, coriander root into the mortar and pound well.
3. Add shallots, red dried chillies and pound well.
4. Add shrimp paste and pound until smooth and fine.
 
Tips:
The Chang Mai curry paste is used for making Chang Mai curry and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.