Indian curry paste for seafood

1 Batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6largesGarlic cloves
3Stalks lemongrass
4Inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped (about 6 TBS)
½teaspoonTurmeric
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice
1teaspoonCoarse salt
1teaspoonVegetable oil

Directions

Use the lower 6 inches of 3 stalks of lemongrass, outer leaves discarded and the stalks sliced Into a food processor with the motor running drop the garlic, the lemongrass, and the gingerroot, blending the mixture well, add the turmeric, the lemon juice, and the salt, and blend the mixture, adding the oil if necessary, until it forms a paste, Transfer the paste to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

The paste keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks. Makes about ⅔ cup.