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Galingale Curry Paste
Galingale Curry Paste is a versatile spice blend based on Galingale (aka Galanga), and enhanced with Chili, Coriander Seed, Lemon and Cumin.
Course:
Spice Blend
Cuisine:
South-East Asian
Keyword:
Chili, Coriander Seed, Cumin, Galanga, Lemon
Author:
John Thompson
Ingredients
4
fresh red Chilies;
2
” piece of fresh Galanga;
2
” piece of fresh Ginger;
1
tsp.
Salt;
1
tbsp.
Cumin Seed;
1
tbsp.
Coriander Seed;
¼
cup
Vegetable Oil;
6
large Garlic cloves; and
2
large strips of Lemon Peel
pith removed.
Instructions
Briefly toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan and then grind them together.
Peel the ginger, galangal and garlic and chop them coarsely, and then finely chop the lemon peel.
Blend the chopped ingredients, dry spices, and salt together in a food processor, adding the oil slowly to form a smooth paste.
Transfer the mixture to an appropriate container for storage, covering the paste with a thin layer of oil to keep it for longer than a week.