Pastes are one of the foundational component of Thai cuisine, used as the base for many Thai soups, curries, and stir fry dishes. This is a recipe for an authentic version of Thai red curry paste (พริกแกงเผ็ด prik gaeng ped) which can be used to cook a number of different dishes. I like to prepare my curry paste using a Thai mortar and pestle, but alternatively you could use a food processor or a blender to speed up the process. Take the time to make your own Thai curry paste, and you'll be impressed by the fresh fragrant flavors. Watch the video here, and read the full recipe here.