ok to post this time, we will learn to create basic ingredients, actually too late. but nothing, not of the same once.
we start with the basic ingredients
Ingredients:
we start with the basic ingredients
Ingredients:
- 25 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 12 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 7 large red chilies, seeded and chopped
- 2 inches laos, peeled and chopped
- 2 inches kencur root, peeled and chopped
- 4 inches fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped
- 1 Tbs., coriander seeds
- 6 candlenuts
- 2 tsp. dried shrimp paste
- ½ tsp. black peppercorns
- 1 pinch fresh grated nutmeg
- 3 cloves
- 4 Tbs. vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Some people use a food processor and some use a stone mortar or pestle to blend all the ingredients of these pastes. If you are using a mortar, always grind the dry spices first and then add the hardest ingredients such as laos and kencur, before adding shallots, chilies, and other soft ingredients. If you are using a food processor, blend the dry spices, then add all other ingredients, except oil.
- Heat oil in a wok or a skillet, add the blended ingredients and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, for approximately 5 minutes until the paste turns golden. Cool before using.
Makes 2 cups.
Helpful hints: These basic pastes can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a week. However, it is always better to have pastes fresh before preparing a dish.