Malay Curry Paste
Unleash the bold, aromatic flavors of Southeast Asia with this authentic Malay Curry Paste recipe! Crafted from a vibrant blend of dried red chilies, tangy shallots, fragrant lemongrass, and freshly grated ginger, this homemade paste is elevated with earthy spices like coriander, cumin, turmeric, and a touch of umami-packed shrimp paste. Perfectly versatile and easy to make, this quick 15-minute recipe is your go-to base for Malay-inspired curries, marinades, or stir-fries. With just a few pantry staples and a food processor, you’ll create a deeply flavorful paste that’s rich, aromatic, and freezer-friendly for convenient future meals. Make this essential curry paste a staple in your kitchen for an authentic Malaysian culinary touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces dried red chilies
- 6 medium shallots
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 1 piece lemongrass stalk
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Soak the dried red chilies in warm water for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.
Peel the shallots and garlic cloves. Roughly chop them along with the softened red chilies.
Peel and grate the ginger. Trim and finely chop the lemongrass stalk, using only the tender white part.
In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped red chilies, shallots, garlic cloves, grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass. Add the ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and shrimp paste.
Blend the ingredients into a smooth paste, adding 2 tablespoons of water to help the blending process if needed.
Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the curry paste and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and slightly darkened in color.
Allow the paste to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1361 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
