Vegan Green Curry Paste
Ingredients
Spices and Seasonings
-
½
tsp
whole coriander seed (or powder)
-
1
tsp
whole cumin seed (or powder)
-
½
tsp
whole black peppercorns (or ground pepper)
-
1
Tbsp
fresh turmeric (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
-
½
tsp
sea salt (plus more to taste)
Vegetables and Aromatics
-
3
small
green chilies (serrano, stems + most seeds removed)
-
1
medium
green bell pepper (stems and seeds removed, chopped)
-
5
cloves
garlic, peeled
-
2
stalks
lemongrass (tips trimmed, halved, + chopped)
-
1
Tbsp
fresh sliced ginger or galangal (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
-
6
stalks
green onions (sliced, or substitute with ½ cup diced shallot)
Liquids and Sweeteners
-
3
Tbsp
lemon juice
-
1
medium
lime (zested and juiced, yields ~2 Tbsp or 30 ml)
-
2-3
Tbsp
avocado or grape seed oil (or water if oil-free)
-
1
Tbsp
maple syrup or coconut sugar (to balance heat)
Instructions
- Toast whole spices in a skillet over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Crush the toasted seeds using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until a paste forms.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more lime, salt, chilies, or sweetener to your preference.
- Store the curry paste in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
24 (1-Tbsp servings)
Calories
42
Total fat
0.8g
Total carbohydrates
8.6g
Total protein
1g
Sodium
120mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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