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Homemade Red Curry Paste (Vegan)

9th March 2017 Cooking Tips

A simple recipe for a quick, vegan red curry paste. Curry paste is a great base to have on hand for whipping up a delicious dinner in a pinch!

A simple recipe for a quick, vegan red curry paste. Curry paste is a great base to have on hand for whipping up a delicious dinner in a pinch!

There are a few things which you can easily buy at the store, that I prefer to make at home. Hummus is one, sometimes vegetable stock, but always curry paste. To me, the extra effort for these things is totally worth it. You can definitely taste the difference when you’re using whole ingredients and keeping things fresh by avoiding all those added extras in the store bough versions.

Curry paste forms the base of so many dishes. For example, if all you have in the fridge are some leftover vegetables, with some of this vegan red curry paste stashed in your freezer and a little coconut milk, you have a delicious curry or soup, really quickly. It’s one of those life savers to keep on hand.

Most shop bought versions of curry paste contain fish sauce, so finding a vegan option is difficult. I’ve only ever found one brand that’s vegan friendly. Plus the homemade version doesn’t have any unnecessary added sugar or preservatives, so you know what you’re eating is good for you too!

Maybe the best part about curry paste? It takes literally 10 minutes to make. You simply toast the spices to release extra flavour (an extra step, but TOTALLY worth it) chop a couple of the ingredients up, and blitz everything in a food processor. You’ll get around 4 batches out of this recipe, so make it once and freeze it for a great quick fix when you need one!

Here are a few of my favourite recipes for using this red curry paste, and the recipe is just below!

Coconut Curry Ramen Noodles

A rich, vegan, coconut curry ramen bowl, with marinated mushrooms and crispy tofu!

Thai Red Curry with Tofu

This creamy Vegan Red Thai Coconut curry is full of delicious veggies and covered with a thick, coconut sauce

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Homemade Red Curry Paste (Vegan) Yum
A simple recipe for a quick, vegan red curry paste. Curry paste is a great base to have on hand for whipping up a delicious dinner in a pinch!
A simple recipe for a quick, vegan red curry paste. Curry paste is a great base to have on hand for whipping up a delicious dinner in a pinch!
Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 Red Chillies (deseeded)
  • 4 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 3 stems Lemon Grass
  • 2 tsp Fresh Ginger (peeled)
  • 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • Zest and Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 Red Chillies (deseeded)
  • 4 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 3 stems Lemon Grass
  • 2 tsp Fresh Ginger (peeled)
  • 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • Zest and Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
A simple recipe for a quick, vegan red curry paste. Curry paste is a great base to have on hand for whipping up a delicious dinner in a pinch!
Instructions
  1. Toast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a dry frying pan on a medium heat for a couple of minutes until fragrant, tossing frequently. Grind up in a pestle and mortar afterwards.
  2. Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until you have a chunky paste.
  3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze in 4 tbsp portions for up to 3 months.

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  1. Lauren Caris says

    2nd October 2017 at 7:20 pm

    Hi Mary! I’m SO happy to hear that! This is one of my favourite things to have on hand, I pretty much always have a batch in my freezer!

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  2. Lauren Caris says

    28th July 2017 at 3:23 pm

    Thank you so much Misrii!

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    • Misrii says

      31st July 2017 at 11:10 am

      Most welcome

      Reply
  3. Makings Of says

    10th March 2017 at 11:34 pm

    Can I just say that your photography is absolutely stunning?! I want to pin every single one of your recipes. So glad I found your blog!

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    • Lauren Caris says

      13th March 2017 at 12:47 pm

      You’re so kind, thank you so much! And welcome! I’m so happy you’re here :)

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  4. Sarah | Well and Full says

    10th March 2017 at 2:57 am

    This looks amazing, Lauren!! I love making staples at home… it always comes out better than store-bought :)

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    • Lauren Caris says

      13th March 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks Sarah, totally agree! You can’t fake that homemade freshness!

      Reply
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