Thai Green Curry Paste
You can bottle up any leftovers and keep it in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze.
Course Flavor Balms & Pestos
Ingredients
- 1 stalk lemongrass, minced Can sub 3 tbsp prepared frozen or bottled lemongrass
- 1 sliced green chile pepper, Thai green or jalapeno or more to taste
- 1 sliced shallot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 thinly sliced ginger 1 inch
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin ground
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper ground
- 0.5 teaspoon coriander ground
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce vegetarians can substitute with tamari
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste vegetarians substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or more to cut salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar use stevia to taste for low carb version
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk or enough to blend ingredients together
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process well. Taste it for salt and spice. If too salty, add a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice. Add more chili peppers for heat. (Recipe #830)