Name: Panang Curry Paste
Yield: Makes 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 2 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed; 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed; 2 fresh lemongrass stalks, bottom 4" only, tough outer layer discarded, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts; 2 chopped peeled fresh (or frozen, thawed) galangal; 6 fresh or frozen makrut lime leaves, finely chopped; 1 large shallot, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 fresh serrano chiles, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; Ingredient info: Look for chiles de árbol, guajillo chiles, and lemongrass at better supermarkets. Galangal and makrut lime leaves are sold at Southeast Asian markets.

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You only need 2 tablespoons of this paste for the Panang Vegetable Curry. Freeze tablespoonfuls of the remaining paste on a sheet pan, then store in a plastic freezer bag for up to 2 months. Use cubes to add deep flavor to soups, stews, and rice dishes.

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 3/4 cup

Ingredients

2 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed

2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed

2 fresh lemongrass stalks, bottom 4" only, tough outer layer discarded, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons roasted peanuts

2 chopped peeled fresh (or frozen, thawed) galangal

6 fresh or frozen makrut lime leaves, finely chopped

1 large shallot, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

2 fresh serrano chiles, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper

Ingredient info: Look for chiles de árbol, guajillo chiles, and lemongrass at better supermarkets. Galangal and makrut lime leaves are sold at Southeast Asian markets.

Preparation

Place dried chiles in a medium bowl; cover with hot water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain; place chiles and all remaining ingredients in a mini-processor; process until paste forms. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 months ahead. Store airtight in freezer.

TagsCurry Thai Southeast Asian Asian Chile de Árbol Chile Vegetable Guajillo Chile Lemongrass Herbs & Spices Peanut Nut Galangal Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Food Processor Bon Appétit

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