Masaman Curry Paste

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 2

From Thia Cooking and More. Curry pastes are the heart of Thai cooking. While you can easily purchase a jarred curry paste, making your own allows you to adjust it for your own tastes. Use 2 teaspoons ground red pepper for a mild taste or 4 teaspoons for a hot paste.

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger

3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground mace or 1 tablespoon nutmeg

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons lemon zest

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 -4 teaspoons ground red pepper

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons black pepper

2 teaspoons anchovy paste

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until paste forms.

By RecipeOfHealth.com