*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

             Nam Phrik Kaeng Matsaman (Massaman Curry Paste)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : *Thai                            Spices And Pastes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    dried chilies
   3      tablespoons   chopped shallots
   2      tablespoons   chopped garlic
   1      teaspoon      chopped galangal
   1 1/4  tablespoons   chopped lemon grass
   2                    cloves
   1      tablespoon    coriander seeds
   1      teaspoon      cumin seeds
   5                    pepper corns
   1      teaspoon      shrimp paste
   1      teaspoon      salt

Soak chiles in hot water for 15 minutes and de-seed.

1.  In a wok over low heat put the shallots, garlic, galangal, lemon
grass, cloves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and dry fry for about 5
minutes, then grind into a powder.

2.  Into a blender, put the rest of the ingredients except the shrimp
paste and blend to mix well.  Add the shallot-garlic-galangal-lemon
grass-clove-coriander seed-cumin seed mixture and the shrimp paste
and blend again to obtain 1/2 cup of a fine-textured paste.

3.  This can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator for about
3-4 months.

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