Green Curry Paste Namphrik Gaeng Keau Recipe

Unlock the vibrant, aromatic heart of Thai cuisine with this homemade Green Curry Paste! This recipe teaches you how to make authentic Nam Prik Gaeng Khao from scratch, using fresh ingredients for an unparalleled depth of flavor. Easily adaptable – substitute ginger for galangal and kra chai if needed, and coriander stems for the root. This recipe makes enough paste to last for about 3 months when stored in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator. Get ready to elevate your Thai cooking!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 195.9 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Green Curry Paste Namphrik Gaeng Keau

  • Thai Green Chili
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 inches galangal (or ginger) peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 stalks lemongrass (white part only, finely chopped)
  • Coriander Root
  • Lime Peel
  • Shallots
  • Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon shrimp paste

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How to Make Green Curry Paste Namphrik Gaeng Keau

  1. Combine 10-15 Thai green chilies, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, and 6 cloves garlic in a mortar and pestle. Pound until finely ground and almost a paste.
  2. Add 4 stalks lemongrass (white part only, finely chopped), 2 inches galangal (or ginger) peeled and thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons chopped coriander roots (or stems), and the zest and juice of 1 lime.
  3. Continue pounding/grinding until well combined and fragrant.
  4. Add 1/2 cup shallots (roughly chopped), 1 inch piece of lesser galangal (or ginger, peeled and chopped) and 1 tablespoon shrimp paste. Grind/pound until completely smooth, ensuring no large lumps remain. Adjust the amount of chilies according to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

1g

Carbs

14g