Recipes Health Conditions IBS Low-FODMAP Thai Green Curry Paste Recipe By Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD, Author of The IBS Elimination Diet and Cookbook Updated March 27, 2018 Share Pin Email Print Patsy Catsos More in Recipes Health Conditions IBS Diabetes High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Celiac Disease Heartburn Cancer Protection Inflammatory Conditions Alzheimer's Prevention View All Courses Ingredients and Allergies Nutrients Vegetarian Vegan Calorie Counts Kid Friendly Recipe Nutrition Calculator View All Nutrition Highlights (per serving) Calories 67 Fat 6g Carbs 4g Protein 1g Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 5 (1/4 cup each) Amount per serving Calories 67 % Daily Value* Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 149mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 1g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 32mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 181mg 4% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. (1 rating) Total Time 30 min Prep 30 min, Cook 0 min Servings 5 (1/4 cup each) Fresh green chiles and green herbs distinguish Thai green curries from red, yellow, and other curries. That makes green curry an especially good candidate for low-FODMAP cuisine since these assertive fresh flavors (along with freshly ground spices) can carry the day in the absence of fresh garlic and shallots.This unabashedly Americanized version uses cilantro (coriander) leaves and stems instead of coriander root, and scallion greens and lime zest instead of lime leaves. We used garlic-infused oil for flavor as well as for extra moisture, so the paste can be ground in a blender instead of a mortar and pestle. In any recipe calling for green curry paste, substitute this low-FODMAP version for tinned or bottled curry paste. Ingredients ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1½ teaspoons coriander seeds 5 black peppercorns 1 stalk lemongrass 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lime zest (from 1 lime) 1 bunch cilantro leaves and stems (5 ounces, about 30 stems) 1 fresh Serrano chile pepper, seeded, or 5 small green Thai chiles 1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger root 1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens Preparation In a heavy skillet over medium heat, toast the cumin and coriander seeds until they become fragrant and darken slightly 3 to 4 minutes. When cool, finely grind the seeds and the peppercorns.Trim off the bottom end of the lemongrass stalk. Peel off the outer, green leaves, revealing the yellow core. Starting at the bottom end, cut the lemongrass into thin slices, stopping about halfway up the stalk or when the core seems to end. Add the spice mixture, lemongrass, fish sauce, and oil to the bowl of a blender or food processor. Next, add the lime zest, cilantro, chile pepper, ginger root, and scallion greens. Process until a paste is formed, using a tamper as needed to push the ingredients toward the blades of the blender. Use or freeze promptly.Ingredient Variations and SubstitutionsGround cumin and ground coriander seeds can be substituted instead of roasting and grinding your own seeds.Cooking and Serving TipsToasted spices can be ground in an electric spice grinder or coffee grinder, a mortar and pestle, a food processor, or a hand-cranked pepper mill.One recipe of this paste stirred into a 14.5-ounce can of coconut cream will season a pound of chicken and several cups of vegetables. Because it is not as concentrated as commercially made curry paste, we recommend you use twice as much as may be called for in recipes. Leftovers freeze very well in small jars. Or, divide the curry paste into an ice cube tray, pop out the frozen cubes, and store them in the freezer in an airtight container. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Show Full Recipe