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Panang Curry Paste

Step 1

Soak the dried chilies

Place the dried long red chilies and dried bird's eye chilies in a bowl. Cover with 250 millilitres (1 cup) hot water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain well and squeeze gently to remove excess water.

⏱ 15 minutes🔥 Hot water soak

Cues: The chilies should feel flexible and soft, not brittle, and the soaking water will turn orange-red.

Tip: Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, and keep a few seeds if you want a hotter paste.

Timer

05:00

Ingredients

dried long red chilies20
dried bird's eye chilies4
lemongrass35
galangal20
makrut lime zest2
shallots60
garlic25
coriander seeds8
cumin seeds4
white peppercorns2
roasted peanuts15
shrimp paste10
fine salt4