TLC Cooking "Masaman Curry Paste"

Masaman Curry Paste

YIELD Makes about 1/2 cup
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INGREDIENTS

6	tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger
3	tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic (10 to 12 cloves)
2	tablespoons ground cumin
2	tablespoons ground mace or nutmeg
1	tablespoon packed brown sugar
2	teaspoons grated lemon peel
2	teaspoons ground cinnamon
2	to 4 teaspoons ground red pepper*
2	teaspoons paprika
2	teaspoons black pepper
2	teaspoons anchovy paste or 1 minced anchovy fillet
1	teaspoon turmeric
1	teaspoon ground cloves

*Use 2 teaspoons ground red pepper for mild paste and up to 4 teaspoons for very hot paste.