Recipe Name:	Thai Massaman Curry Paste	Submitted by:	Julie
Source:		Source Description:
Ethnicity:	Thai	Last Modified:	1/21/2023
Base:	Other	Comments:
Course:	Sauce
Difficulty:	Easy
Preparation Time:	1-10 Minutes
Number of Servings:	1

Ingredients: 1/8 Teaspoon(s) peppercorns 1/8 Teaspoon(s) roasted cumin seeds 1/4 Teaspoon(s) roasted coriander seeds 1/4 Teaspoon(s) roasted cloves 1/4 Teaspoon(s) roasted cinnamon 1/4 Teaspoon(s) roasted cardamom seeds, green 1/4 Teaspoon(s) roasted mace 5 Lg., seeded, soaked 10 mins chilies, red 1/4 Teaspoon(s) chopped galanga root 1/2 Tablespoon(s) lower 1/3, crushed & chopped lemongrass 1/2 Tablespoon(s) peeled, crushed garlic 1/2 Teaspoon(s) peeled, crushed shallot Optional Ingredients: 1/8 Teaspoon(s) shrimp paste Add to shopping list

Directions: 1. Place all of the dried ingredients (+ soaked chilies) in a mortar and grind with pestle till they are a powder. (Or use blender.) 2. Add galangal, lemongrass, coriander root and pound again till smooth. 3. Add garlic, shallot, shrimp paste (optional) and chilies, and pound till smooth.