Thai green curry paste

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
15Green hot chilies
3tablespoonsChopped shallots
1tablespoonChopped garlic
1teaspoonChopped galangal
1tablespoonChopped lemon grass
½teaspoonChopped kaffir lime rind
1teaspoonChopped coriander root
5Peppercorns
1tablespoonCoriander seeds
1teaspoonCumin seeds
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonShrimp paste

Directions

In a wok over low heat, put the coriander seeds, and cumin seeds and dry fry for about 5 minutes, then grind into a powder.

Into a blender, put the rest of the ingredients except the shrimp paste adn blend to mix well. Add the coriander-cumin seed mixture and the shrimp paste and blend to obtain ½ cup of a fine-textured paste.

This can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator for about 3-4 months.

Recipe from: The Elegant Taste of Thailand, by Sisamon Kongpan & Pinyo Srisawat.