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Massaman Curry Paste (Nam Prik Gaeng Massaman)
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Massaman Curry Paste (Nam Prik Gaeng Massaman)

A different style of curry paste, this reflects an Indian influence.

5 tablespoons (2 ½ fl oz/75 ml) oil

4 dried jalapeño peppers (prik chee fa haeng)

½ cup chopped onions

½ cup chopped garlic cloves (kratiem)

1 tablespoon chopped lemon grass/citronella (ta-krai)

2 thin slices galangal (kha)

2 shallots

¼ teaspoon kaffir lime skin (piew ma-grood)

2 tablespoons dried cilantro/coriander (pak chee pon)

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

1 tablespoon star anise powder

- Heat a small skillet on medium heat and add the oil. Fry the peppers, onions and garlic until golden brown.

- Combine the fried ingredients and all remaining ingredients in a blender and process until thoroughly mixed.

-Makes 2 cups