Prik Kaeng Masaman (Masaman Curry Paste)
1 cup prepared red chilies
3 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cloves
1 tablespoon star anise
1 tablespoon cardamom
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
10 tablespoon shallots chopped
10 tablespoon garlic chopped
2 tablespoon lemon grass sliced thinly
1 tablespoon galangal grated
3 tablespoon bai makroot (lime leaves, or lime zes
3 tablespoon kapi (fermented shrimp paste)
1 dash salt
1 dash turmeric
Masaman is a mild hot and sour dish equivalent to the Indian vindaloo. Toast the seeds, and blend everything in a food processor to a fine paste. Recipe By: Muoi Khuntilanont
Yield: 1