Thai Green Curry Paste
For a more traditional texture, finish the final stage using a pestle and mortar instead of blending again. This also helps reduce washing up.
Ingredients
Makes enough for several curries
- 20 Green chillies
- 1/3 Lemongrass 1 tsp
- 1 tsp Coriander root
- 1 tsp Galangal
- 1/4 Banana shallot
- 8 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 Kaffir lime leaves 1 tsp
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1 tsp Shrimp paste
Method
- Add the green chilli, lemongrass, coriander root and galangal to a blender or food processor. Blend until finely chopped.
- Add the banana shallot and garlic, then blend again until very smooth.
- Add the ground coriander, kaffir lime leaves, ground cumin, sea salt and shrimp paste.
- Blend again until the curry paste is smooth and fully combined.