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Vibrant Thai Green Curry Paste Recipe
Photo: Swathi Handique

Vibrant Thai Green Curry Paste Recipe

17 ingredients openrecipes

This bold curry paste is a far cry from the curry pastes you buy in a jar.The key to a vibrant and authentic Thai curry is to use fresh ingredients, as well...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

484
Calories
5g
Protein
41g
Fat
29g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 15 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Lemongrass 1 tbsp (6g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Galangal not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Kefir not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of Thai basil
  • 1 Bunch of fresh coriander, leaves & stems.
  • 5-10 green Thai chilies (adjust to own tastes)
  • 3 shallots, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5cm (2 inch) piece of ginger, peeled & grated
  • 4 tbsp thinly sliced fresh lemongrass stalk
  • 2.5cm (1inch) piece of galangal, peeled & grated
  • 2 limes, zest & juice
  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp sliced kefir lime leaves
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (adjust for desired thickness of paste)
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Large pinch of Himalayan rock salt

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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