How to Make Thai Red Curry Paste from Scratch

Ingredients

• 1 Shallot
• 1 stalk Lemongrass

  or 2Tbsp lemongrass paste
• 1-2 Fresh Red Chili Peppers

  or 1 tsp cayenne pepper, or 2-6 dried Thai bird's eye chilis
• 4 Garlic Cloves
• 1 tsp Galangal

  or fresh ginger
• 4 Tbsp Ketchup
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce

  or fish sauce
• 1 Lime
• 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
• 3 Tbsp Coconut Milk
• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper