VEGAN RED CURRY PASTE ENJOY DAN:

     HOW TO MAKE VEGAN RED CURRY PASTE by CHEF DAN:

Makes 1/2-cup

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon cilantro roots

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1-tablespoon cumin, seeds

4 whole dried chilies

2-4-inch pieces of lemongrass, squashed and finely cut

1-inch of fresh ginger, minced

4 garlic cloves

2 shallots, finely chopped

1 tablespoon lime juice

 1/2-tablespoon fresh ground black pepper

1 tablespoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Soak the chili peppers in warm water for 12-15 minutes, reserving some water.

2.   When they are soft, remove the stem, and seeds.

3.   In a dry skillet over medium-heat seeds and roast seeds stirring constantly, about 1 minute.

4.   When cool add to a spice grinder and grind the seeds until fine.

5.   Zest 2 limes.

6.   Peel garlic and shallots.

7.   In a blender place cilantro roots, peppers and some pepper water, zest, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots, seeds, lime juice, salt and pepper, pulse until smooth.

ENJOY DAN:                 BON-APPETITE!!