Thai Green Curry Paste
All quantities are suggestions – you can adjust any of the flavorful ingredients to suit your own palate. If you taste it, remember it’s raw, so it’s going to pack more punch than it will once you have cooked it. Alternatives are given in the blog posting. Thai Basil and Palm Sugar are available from Oriental specialty food stores.
Ingredients
  • 2stalks Lemongrasstough parts removed
  • 3whole Thai Bird Chilis
  • 1 Shallot
  • 4cloves Garlic
  • 3Tbsp Chopped Fresh Ginger
  • 2-3cups Cilantro, lightly packed
  • 1/2cup Thai Basil leaves, tightly packed
  • 1/2tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/2tsp Ground Coriander
  • 3Tbsp Fish sauce
  • 2Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • Zestof One Lime
  • 1Tbsp Brown Sugar (or Palm Sugar)
  • 3-4 Tbsp Neutral flavor Vegetable Oil
Instructions
  1. Roughly chop all ingredients. Grind with a mortal and pestle, or place in a food processor and process until almost smooth. Use immediately, or store, portioned, in an airtight container in the freezer.
  2. Use to taste to make Thai Green Curry in a Hurry.