Thai Green Paste
Dive into the vibrant world of Thai cuisine with this homemade Thai Green Paste recipe, bursting with bold flavors and fragrant spices! Crafted from fresh green chilies, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and cilantro stems, this authentic paste is elevated with toasted coriander and cumin seeds, creating a depth of flavor that’s both aromatic and complex. Enhanced with fish sauce and lime juice for a quintessential tangy, umami kick, this versatile paste is the perfect foundation for classic curries, stir-fries, or marinades. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s easy to prepare, store, and enjoy, making it a must-have for anyone craving the rich, zesty allure of Thai cooking. Keywords: Thai green curry paste, homemade curry paste, authentic Thai recipe, aromatic green paste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 whole Green chilies
- 2 whole Lemongrass stalks
- 3 whole Shallots
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 inch Ginger (or galangal)
- 4 whole Kaffir lime leaves
- 0.5 cup Cilantro stems
- 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients: trim the lemongrass stalks, removing the tough outer layers, and finely chop the tender insides. Peel and roughly chop the shallots, garlic, and ginger (or galangal).
Dry-toast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly, then grind into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
Combine the green chilies, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger (or galangal), kaffir lime leaves, cilantro stems, ground coriander and cumin, ground white pepper, and salt in a food processor or blender.
Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and vegetable oil to the mixture. Blend everything together until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add a small amount of water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to help it along.
Taste the paste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, by adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preferences.
Transfer the paste to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze in portions for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3723 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2579 mg | 55% | |
*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.
