Massaman Curry Paste
 
Ingredients
  • 10-12 dried red thai chilis, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes to soften
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 1, 3-inch piece lemon grass, roughly chopped
  • 2 large shallots, roughly chopped
  • 1, 1-inch pice galangal (or ginger root)
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • ½ tablespoons fish sauce
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined and a thick paste is formed. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
Notes
Source: Adapted from Lisa's Kitchen.
Recipe by Wright Family Table at https://www.wrightfamilytable.com/beef-massaman-curry/