Name: Malaysian Chicken Curry Paste — 1 kg Batch
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 porciones
Ingredients: 600 g onions (about 3–4 medium), roughly chopped; 200 g shallots (or substitute with extra onions), peeled and halved; 200 g garlic cloves (about 40 cloves) — yes, grandkids, bold garlic!; 120 g fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 120 g galangal (or use extra ginger if unavailable); 150 g fresh red chillies, deseeded if you prefer milder (adjust to heat); 80 g dried red chillies, soaked until soft (optional — adds depth); 120 g lemongrass (white lower stalks only), sliced thin; 40 g turmeric root, peeled (or 40 g fresh turmeric) — or 6 tbsp ground turmeric if needed; 4 tbsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp fennel seeds (optional); 2–3 tsp ground white pepper (or black pepper); 2 tbsp shrimp paste (belacan), toasted briefly — optional but traditional; 80 ml neutral oil (vegetable or sunflower) to help blend and preserve; 2 tsp salt (adjust when using in dishes)

1

Prepare aromatics: If using dried chillies, soak them in hot water until pliable, then drain. Peel and roughly chop all fresh ingredients so they blend evenly.

2

Toast whole spices: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the fennel seeds briefly until fragrant, then grind or leave whole to add to the blender.

3

Blend in batches: Working in a sturdy blender or food processor, add onions, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, fresh chillies, turmeric root (or powder), ground coriander, cumin, toasted fennel, shrimp paste (if using), oil, and salt. Pulse and blend, scraping down sides, until you have a smooth, thick paste. Add a little water or more oil, tablespoons at a time, only if needed to help the blades move.

4

Adjust texture: The final paste should be cohesive and spreadable — like a thick, wet dough. Aim for about 1 kg finished weight; small variations are fine.

5

Portion and store: Spoon into ice cube trays or small freezer-safe containers (2–3 tbsp portions are handy), or freeze in 250 g blocks. Keep refrigerated up to 1 week or frozen up to 3 months.

6

Use in curry: For a 1 kg chicken curry, use about 200–250 g of this paste (adjust to taste). Sauté the paste in oil until fragrant and oil separates before adding chicken and liquids — that step unlocks the magic.

Malaysian Chicken Curry Paste — 1 kg Batch

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