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                      RED CURRY PASTE (VATANAPAN)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  6                    Dried red chilies
  1                    Fresh lemon grass OR
  1       t            Dried lemon grass
  5                    Garlic cloves, peeled
  3       md           Shallots, peeled
  1       t            Lemon zest
  1       t            Galanga, fresh or dried*

 Cut the chili peppers into small pieces & soak them in
 a cup of cold water for 15 minutes.  Separate the
 seeds & discard them.

 Place the prepared chilies into a mortar or food
 processor.  Add the remaining ingredients & blend well
 until a thick paste, like peanut butter is formed.  If
 the ingredients are too dry, add a few drops of cold
 water. Put the curry paste in a tightly covered
 container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

 * If using dried galanga, soak in cold water for 15
 minutes.

 Makes 1/2 cup.

 Pojanee Vatanapan's "Thai Cookbook"



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