Thaifood.about.com Thai Red Curry Paste Recipes Recipe

Total time: 20 minutes

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 36g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 36g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 176%. At 4047mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 servings   ( 350 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 323
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 4047mg
Total Carbohydrates: 48g
Dietary Fiber: 12g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 199mg Iron: 10mg
Potassium: 1429mg Vitamin A: 235mcg
Vitamin C: 44mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot OR 1/4 cup purple onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, minced, OR 3 Tbsp. frozen prepared lemongrass (available at Asian stores)
  • 1-2 red chilies, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, OR 2-3 tsp. Thai chili sauce
  • 1-2 red chilies, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, OR 2-3 tsp. Thai chili sauce
  • 1-2 red chilies, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, OR 2-3 tsp. Thai chili sauce
  • 1-2 red chilies, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, OR 2-3 tsp. Thai chili sauce
  • 1-2 red chilies, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, OR 2-3 tsp. Thai chili sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 thumb-size piece galangal OR ginger, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato ketchup OR good-tasting tomato puree
  • tomato purée
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper (available in most spice aisles)
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, OR for vegetarians: 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, plus salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, OR for vegetarians: 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, plus salt to taste
  • 1 tsp. shrimp paste, OR for vegetarians: 1 Tbsp. Thai golden mountain sauce, both available at Asian stores
  • 1 tsp. shrimp paste, OR for vegetarians: 1 Tbsp. Thai golden mountain sauce, both available at Asian stores
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1+1/2 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder from the spice aisle (see note below recipe*), depending on how spicy you want it
  • 3 Tbsp. thick coconut milk, or just enough to keep the blades turning (reserve remaining for cooking the curry)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp. cinnamon (OR add 1 cinnamon stick to your curry pot)

Instructions

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