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Masaman Curry Paste (nam Prik Kaeng Masaman)

Masaman Curry Paste (nam Prik Kaeng Masaman) is a thai condiments recipe made with Dried Red Chilies, T Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, and Pods. Serves 1. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 10
• 1
• 1 tbsp
• 2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Coarsely chop the chilies and soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Dry-fry the cumin and coriander seeds, cardamom pods and cloves over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until they are aromatic and slightly browned.

3. 3

   Saute the chilies, garlic and shallots in the oil until lightly browned.

4. 4

   Pound in the following order: a) garlic, shallots and chilies b) coriander, cardamom pods, cumin, cloves and peppercorns c) lemon grass, galangal, bergamot, coriander roots.

5. 5

   Place the shrimp paste on a piece of foil and cook it over a flame or burner for 1 to 2 minutes, or in a hot oven (425F) until the outside is slightly burnt.

6. 6

   Mix the shrimp paste with all the above ingredients plus the sugar, salt and tamarind juice to form a fine paste.

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   From "Discover Thai Cooking" by Chaslin, Canungmai and Tettoni, Times

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   Editions, Singapore. 1987

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   Posted by Stephen Ceideburg April 18 1990.