Homemade Thai Curry Paste (Phong Karli)
INGREDIENTS (Makes about 1/2 cup):
- 1 Tbsp Spice Horizon black peppercorns
- 2 tsp Spice Horizon white peppercorns
- 1 Tbsp Spice Horizon cloves
- 3 Tbsp Spice Horizon coriander seeds
- 3 Tbsp Spice Horizon organic cumin seeds
- 1 Tbsp Spice Horizon fennel seeds
- 2 Tbsp Spice Horizon ground ginger
- 3 Tbsp Spice Horizon ground turmeric
- 1/4 cup of Spice Horizon Olive Oil
- 1 8oz (or smaller) can of coconut milk
DIRECTIONS:
- Dry-roast the peppercorns, cloves, coriander, cumin and fennel seeds, adding one ingredient at a time in a frying pan over low heat until you begin to smell the aromatics.
- Transfer the dry-roasted ingredients to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grinding to a powder.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and continue grinding. Store in an airtight container for about 6 months.
TO MAKE A PASTE:
- Heat ¼ cup olive oil in heavy skillet and entire powder recipe, stirring to remove any lumps. Add 1 Tbsp of coconut milk at a time to reach desired flavor and consistency.
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Powerful, warm and sweet. Used in desserts, cookies, cakes, pies and liquors.
Smoky and earthy. Used in a lot of Southwestern U.S. and Mexican cuisine, as well as North African, Middle Eastern, and Indian.
Aromatic and distinctive, fennel's slightly licorice taste is wonderful with fish dishes, but is used in making sausage, and an after dinner delight for cleansing the palate.
Aromatic and distinctive, fennel's slightly licorice taste is wonderful with fish dishes, but is used in making sausage, and an after dinner delight for cleansing the palate
Ground ginger is made from dehydrated fresh ginger and has a spicy, zesty bite.
Ground ginger is made from dehydrated fresh ginger and has a spicy, zesty bite.
Strong and sharp when ground. Use on almost any dish to add a slight level of heat and earthy flavor.
Strong and sharp when ground. Use on almost any dish to add a slight level of heat and earthy flavor.
Powerful, warm and sweet. Used in desserts, cookies, cakes, pies and liquors.