How to Make Thai Yellow Curry Paste From Scratch

Thai yellow curry is a savory and spicy blend of garlic and shallots and other spices, made without the addition of shrimp paste (which is commonly used in other Thai curries). This recipe is perfect for vegan Thai curries. Read on to learn how to make Thai yellow curry paste from scratch.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 5 to 7 dried chilis
• 1 tsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tsp. caraway seeds
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. curry powder
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• Saucepan
• Mortar and pestle

1. Before assembling your other ingredients, slice chilis lengthwise and remove seeds. Discard seeds. Then put chilis in cold clean water to soak. By the time the other ingredients are ready, the chilis will be soft enough to work with.

2. Heat saucepan gently until pan is hot. Cook coriander and caraway seeds without oil until they are browned. Remove from heat.

3. Pound seeds into a fine powder and set aside in a small dish.

4. Drain chilis and pound them in the mortar and pestle.

5. Add the rest of the ingredients in one pile and pound.

6. After all ingredients have been pounded together, add the pounded coriander and caraway seeds.

7. Store in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful not to touch your eyes while handling chilis. They will cause your eyes to burn and sting.

[chilibop]

on 2/16/2009 Thanks for pointing out that this is vegan. Can't wait to try it!