Making your own authentic Thai Yellow Curry Paste at home is a snap. You're just a few minutes away from being able to enjoy restaurant-quality Thai Yellow Curry even on the busiest weeknights!
1. Rinse and soak the dried red chili for 30 minutes. After they have soaked, cut the chili into ½ inch pieces.
2. Place the red chili in a blender or food processor, followed by the turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, cilantro, curry powder, coriander seeds, and Thai shrimp paste (if using)
3. Pulse it a few times, then slowly add about a tablespoon of water at a time to blend the ingredients to a paste. (As soon as you get the consistency you want, stop adding water).
Notes
* Remove the seeds from the dried red chili to reduce the spiciness. As you cut them, shake the seeds out in the kitchen sink.* Toast the coriander seeds for about a minute to amp up those flavors!* The main purpose of the water is to help the blender or food processor blend the ingredients. As soon as the curry paste is blended evenly, stop adding water.