Once you've made this paste, you can add any combination of protein and/or vegetables. The aromas that fill the house when you make your own curry paste are simply superb.
This versatile curry paste can be added to as per your heat liking.
Then when ready to add your vegetables and/or protein, just add water, coconut milk and fish sauce until you achieve the desired consistency. It also works as a dry curry.
Place chilli, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, shallots and garlic in the food processor.
Process until finely chopped.
Add water and process until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl.
Stir in shrimp paste and salt.
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until fragrant.
The curry mixture (uncooked) can be pre-made and frozen. Then simply defrost and cook when required.