Do It Yourself Mild and Creamy Yellow Curry Paste

Elevate your home-cooked meals with this DIY Mild and Creamy Yellow Curry Paste, a vibrant and aromatic blend inspired by traditional Thai flavors. Crafted with fresh ingredients like shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and cilantro stems, this versatile paste delivers a harmonious balance of mild spice and creamy richness, thanks to a touch of coconut cream and lime zest. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, offering a customizable base for curries, soups, or marinades. Make it vegan-friendly by swapping fish sauce with soy sauce, and adjust the consistency and seasoning to suit your palate. Whip up a batch today and transform your favorite dishes into a flavorful feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 medium (peeled and roughly chopped) Shallots
• 4 medium (peeled) Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon (peeled and minced) Fresh ginger
• 1 (trimmed and finely sliced) Lemongrass stalk
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Mild red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro stems
• 3 tablespoons Coconut cream
• 2 teaspoons (optional, adjust for vegan by using soy sauce) Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon (if needed to adjust consistency) Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel and roughly chop the shallots and garlic cloves. Mince the ginger and prepare the lemongrass by trimming it and finely slicing the softer inner part.

Step 2

Place the shallots, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass into a blender or food processor.

Step 3

Add the turmeric powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, and chili powder to the blender for the perfect spice blend.

Step 4

Add the chopped cilantro stems, coconut cream, fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegan option), lime zest, and lime juice into the blender.

Step 5

Drizzle in the vegetable oil to help create a creamy paste. Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the paste is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more lime juice for tanginess, fish sauce for saltiness, or coconut cream for extra creaminess.

Step 7

Once blended to a creamy paste, transfer to an airtight container. This curry paste can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(351.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	601.3

Total Fat 35.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2570.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 9.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207.4mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 927.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 44.9%