Yellow Curry Paste Recipe

Unlock the secrets of Thai cuisine with this homemade Yellow Curry Paste recipe! Inspired by Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible and the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok, this vibrant paste is milder than its red and green counterparts, boasting a delightful blend of turmeric, curry powder, and warming cinnamon. Unlike red and green pastes, it omits coriander roots, resulting in a uniquely flavorful profile. Perfect for pork, beef, chicken, prawns, squid, fish, crab, lobster, or even hard-boiled eggs! This recipe yields enough paste for two delicious dishes. Easily stored in the fridge for two weeks or frozen for longer-lasting enjoyment. Prepare to elevate your Thai cooking to new heights!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 23.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yellow Curry Paste

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How to Make Yellow Curry Paste

  1. Soak 8-10 dried red chilies in 5 tablespoons of hot water for 1-2 hours to soften.
  2. Combine the soaked chilies and their soaking liquid with all remaining ingredients (in the order listed below) in a high-powered blender.
  3. Blend until completely smooth, using a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides as needed. Blend for 5-7 minutes for optimal smoothness.
  4. Refrigerate unused paste in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or freeze in portions (2-3 tablespoons per portion wrapped in foil) for longer storage. The paste can be used frozen.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g