Authentic Thai Yellow Curry Paste Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This is a true thai yellow curry paste made the authentic way, and if you've had dishes including more of an imitation yellow curry, you will definitely taste the difference. Made with yellow chilies, lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, and spices, including turmeric, this recipe is as real as it gets. Yellow curry paste is the mildest of the three thai curry pastes, which include red, yellow, and green. Yellow curry paste is so versatile, you'll want to try it with a variety of meat, seafood, vegetable, noodle, and even soup recipes. This fragrant yellow curry paste makes thai food easy to cook and quick to make, as well, especially if you make the paste ahead of time. Use it right away in a delicious thai curry, or store it in the refrigerator or freezer, to use anytime.

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Ingredients for Authentic Thai Yellow Curry Paste Recipe

  • 0.13-1/4 stalk Lemongrass
  • 1/4-1/2 Yellow chilies
  • 1/2 Shallots
  • 1/4 piece Thumb size galangal
  • 1 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.13 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 0.06 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 0.13 teaspoon Shrimp paste
  • 0.19 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 pinch Large white pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1/4 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1/4 tablespoon Tomato puree
Nutrition
value
178
calories per serving
14 g Fat2 g Protein11 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    14g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    11g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    11g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    14g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    48mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    78mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    21mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    6mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    39mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    50mg
  • Selenium
    1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats