Sauces - Malay Korma Curry Paste

Malay Korma Curry Paste

Rick Stein - A Far Eastern Odessey

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Ingredients:

Add to blender
80g fresh coconut, finely grated, lightly fried
300g shallots, roughly chopped (4)
25g peeled ginger, roughly chopped (1”)
1 large red chilli
40g garlic, roughly chopped (4)
1tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
2tbsp vegetable oil
Grind with Pessal and Mortar
1tbsp coriander seeds
2tsp cumin seeds
2tsp fennel seeds
½ tsp black peppercorns
Add whole
3cm cinnamon stick
6 cloves
6 cardamom pods

Method:

  1. Lightly fry the grated coconut in a small frying pan
  2. Grind the coriander, cumin and fennel (then put in the blender with...)
  3. Add to the blender: chillies, coconut, shallots, ginger, garlic and oil
  4. Add in whole: cinnamon, cardamom pods and cloves