Red curry sauce

• For 2 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Red Curry Paste
  • Dried red chili peppers : 10 pieces
  • Shallots : 2 pieces
  • Garlic cloves : 4 cloves
  • Lemongrass stalks : 2 stalks
  • Galangal root : 1 inch
  • Kaffir lime leaves : 4 leaves
  • Cilantro roots : 2 roots
  • Coriander seeds : 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds : 1 teaspoon
  • Shrimp paste : 1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
• Red Curry Sauce
  • Red curry paste : 4 tablespoons
  • Coconut milk : 2 cups
  • Fish sauce : 2 tablespoons
  • Palm sugar : 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Thai basil leaves : 1/4 cup

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Steps

• Prepare the Red Curry Paste
• In a bowl, soak the dried red chili peppers in warm water for 10 minutes until softened.
• Drain the chili peppers and remove the stems and seeds.
• In a mortar and pestle or a food processor, combine the chili peppers, shallots, garlic cloves, lemongrass stalks, galangal root, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro roots, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and shrimp paste.
• Grind or process the ingredients until a smooth paste is formed.
• Make the Red Curry Sauce
• In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
• Add the red curry paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
• Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to combine with the curry paste.
• Add the fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Serve the red curry sauce over your favorite protein or vegetables.

Tips

• Adjust the amount of dried red chili peppers according to your desired level of spiciness.
• Store any leftover red curry paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Feel free to add other ingredients such as vegetables or protein to the red curry sauce for a complete meal.

Information

• Red curry sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce commonly used in Thai cuisine.
• It can be used as a base for curries, stir-fries, or as a dipping sauce.
• The homemade red curry paste gives the sauce its authentic and vibrant flavors.