Massaman curry paste

Drescription

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 months.

Ingredients

• 15 dried red chillies
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds, ground
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, ground
• 1 stick cinnamon, ground
• 3 cloves, ground
• 4 peppercorns, ground
• 4 tbsp garlic, chopped
• 4 tbsp shallots, chopped
• 1 heaped tsp shrimp paste
• 1 - 2 sticks lemongrass, chopped
• 1 tsp galangal root, chopped
• 1 tsp fish sauce

Directions

1. Soak the chillies in water for 10 minutes and then deseed.
2. Dry-fry the dry spices in a wok to release the flavours and then grind to a powder in a pestle and mortar or in a processor/blender.
3. Add all the other ingredients and grind or blitz to a fine paste.
4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 months.