Krung Gaeng Keo Wan - Thai Green Curry Paste

Submitted by love4culinary

"Gkrachai (lesser ginger or rhizome) is imported from Thailand in frozen pouches, and can be found in Southeast Asian markets. The color in this dish is achieved from the serranos, with the seeds included. Adjust the recipe according to your tastes. As written, the recipe will produce a very spicy paste. This curry paste will keep for at least a month in your fridge if stored in a nice air tight container."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 batch

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 12 black peppercorns
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon Laos powder
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon dried rhizome (Gkrachai)
• 2 stalks lemongrass, minced
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried kaffir lime rind, soak in hot water until soft, then mince
• 8 serrano chilies, minced
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

directions

1. Place the whole, dries spices in a mortar and grind to a smooth powder.
2. Take your food processor, and put these spices plus other ground spices in, and add the rest of the ingredients and process til everything combines and forms a smooth, thoroughly combined paste.

Reviews

[Rita1652]

I got this made using fresh ginger root and ginger powder in place of the loas powder and Gkrachal. I did make it all in my vita mx starting with the dry ingredients following with the rest of the ingredients. Still have to cook with it. I`ll be back to let you know how great it is. — May 10, 2005 I just made this again to go along with the Thai reen curry chicken. Yummy!