Comments on: Authentic Thai Green Curry Paste Recipe

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 29 May 2025 09:16:04 +0000

I made this last week although I couldn't get makrut limes, galangal or coriander (cilantro) roots. I used normal lime zest, galangal paste and coriander stems instead. I have to say the result was still fantastic.

I have since made a bulk order of the things I didn't have and was wondering if it is better to make a large batch of paste by multiplying the recipe and freeze the paste or to freeze the individual ingredients (coriander roots, limes, galangal, chillies, etc.) and use them to make one serving of paste each time? Which freezes better?

By: Denny K.L

Denny K.L — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:54:52 +0000

As a Thai Foods Lovers, I’m very picky when comes to finding a good Thai Restaurant which serves authentic Thai cuisines. I’ve been following Pailin for almost a decade now; I must say she’s one of my online Thai Foods Teachers whom I trust when comes to making good Thai Foods.

I’ve made this Thai Green Curry Paste with a twist by adding more Thai Green Chili Peppers as I love spicy food. It turned out quite good, thanks Pailin.

I’m your fan from Indonesia.

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:12:25 +0000

Didn't this recipe originally (2019) call for 1 tablespoon of Shrimp paste?

By: Dora Shen

Dora Shen — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:09:26 +0000

Hi! I love this recipe and I'm doing a cookoff with some friends this weekend and want to use this green curry paste recipe (and your green curry recipe). I want to make a grocery list and it is hard to shop for grams of each ingredients. Do you think you could list out the ingredients in per item? For example # of green chillies, # of lemon grass, etc.

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:28:08 +0000

In reply to Nellie. It'll be fine. I'd say 2-3 leaves per batch is probably enough.

By: Nellie

Nellie — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:43:13 +0000

Would adding kaffir lime leaves directly into the paste make the paste bitter (I used a blender to make a fine paste)? Also how many leaves would you recommend adding into the paste before blending? Thank you!

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:40:45 +0000

Hi, you were reading the ingredient notes section, the amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the pot. There is also a "jump to recipe" button at the top of the post to skip the explanations.

By: Mark Hagopian

Mark Hagopian — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:51:05 +0000

Thank you for your great recipes! I made this recipe using my old Krups coffee grinder and it produced a beautifully smooth paste so I’m not sure why so many sources say a coffee grinder won’t produce a fine enough result. I first made your Thai green curry using jarred green curry paste and the results were good but the homemade paste brought my second attempt to a new level in terms of complexity and nuanced flavors- definitely worth the extra 10 minutes work. I made a few substitutions for convenience: red Thai chilies instead of green, fresh ginger for galangal (I can get galangal but it’s very expensive and prepackaged in larger quantities than I would ever use), ground cumin and white pepper rather than whole, regular lime zest, and anchovy paste instead of shrimp paste. I also added some cilantro leaves for extra color and a fresh taste, and didn’t use mild peppers, which I think was my only mistake since the paste was delicious but quite spicy, although the high heat didn’t overwhelm the other flavors. I’m going to try your green curry fried rice with the leftover paste.

By: Eve

Eve — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:05:57 +0000

I've made this three times now and absolutely love it! However, it always takes me 2+ hours to chop up and mash everything so make sure you have plenty of time to work because 35 minutes just isn't realistic if you're trying to get a smooth paste.

By: Victor

Victor — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:08:03 +0000

I've been making this great green curry paste from scratch for months, and it beats any store bought curry paste. I love the other curry pastes too. Thank you Pai !

By: René

René — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:08:59 +0000

I do green thai curry paste on my own since years. The receipe is similar as I do. Buying green thai curry paste on supermarket is no alternative anymore. The taste and the light / lime green color of the dish cannot be replaced. Love it!!!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:00:54 +0000

In reply to Lily Hoang. Cilantro (and included stems) is available in the produce department at most grocery stores.

By: Winnie

Winnie — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:49:52 +0000

There is a galangal powder in the Asian grocery store for those who find hard to chop. I put thinly sliced lemon grass, garlic, shallots or green onions and cilantro into the blender with coconut milk which gives a green color. You can use the outer lemon grass hard portions, by pounding a few times with mortar and pestle and put it when cooking the coconut milk to become thick. It will give you the flavor but discard afterwards.
There is also lemon grass powder or frozen chopped lemon grass in some Asian grocery stores. It is also handy when you can’t go to the store to get a fresh one.

By: Anissa

Anissa — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:37:12 +0000

Perfect recipe and authentic ! Thank you for sharing.

By: Shakira

Shakira — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:36:25 +0000

In reply to Theodore. What was it Theo

By: Adam from HTK

Adam from HTK — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:20:56 +0000

In reply to Lily Hoang.

Anything near you on the map here? https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/locate-a-thai-grocer/ Good luck! Adam

By: Lily Hoang

Lily Hoang — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 22:55:10 +0000

In reply to Bob. Where do we get cilantro roots or stems?

By: Gwynneth

Gwynneth — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:19:17 +0000

In reply to Bob. Hi Bob I have just made my own green curry paste for the first time. I just added the Keffir leaves whole as an infusion ...take out before serving. This is what I read to do. The galangar (ginger) immensly hard to chop -not sure of any tips tho. I put all the ingredients in the nutri-bullet with the lime juice and it turned out quite good lol if I say so myself as I am not an enthusiastic cook.:)