Sauces

Spiced Strawberry Paste

Spiced Strawberry Paste

INGREDIENTS

gStrawberry, stems removed, dried
gSpring onion whites, thinly sliced
gWhite sesame seed
gGalangal, cut into large pieces
gGinger, cut into large pieces
gPapaya seed, dried, roasted
gCoriander root
gCoriander seed
pcLong pepper
gBlack pepper
gDried red spur chili
gCoriander seed
gCumin
gButter
gWater
gWhite vinegar
gFish sauce
to tasteToasted karen chili powder
to tasteSweet kapi
to tasteDark palm sugar
to tasteCoconut water

METHOD

  • Toast sesame seed with dried spices in butter until just browned, then add butter, spring onion whites, galangal, ginger, coriander root, dried red spur chili, water, white vinegar, dark palm sugar, sweet kapi and fish sauce.

     
  • Reduce heat to very low simmer for about 1 hour or until the liquid has reduced and the strawberries have fully hydrated.

     
  • Remove galangal, ginger, and coriander root, adjust with toasted karen chili powder, then puree in blender to thick paste consistency, pass through tamis, emulsify with coconut water as needed.

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