Recipe - Nam Prik Kaeng Masaman (Masaman Curry Paste)

12 Thai red chiles; chopped,
seeded or not according to
taste
6 Cloves garlic
3 tablespoon Shallots; finely chopped
1 tablespoon Lemon grass; chopped
1 tablespoon Ginger root; fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon Coriander root; fresh,
chopped
One half teaspoon Shrimp paste
2 pn Cumin; ground
1 teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoon Good quality veg. oil
(nonscented) for frying

Date: Thu, 21 Mar 1996 13:42:48 +0700

From: Chris Kridakorn Odbratt chrisko@mozart.inet.co.th

Subject: Dipping Sauce from Hell, Part II As always, use a pestle and
mortar etc. etc. Heat a small skillet on mediumhigh, add the oil. Slowly
fry the paste for 5 minutes until it is fragrant.

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