Green Curry Paste

• 15 green spur chilies chopped
• 4 green birdseye chilies chopped
• 4 red birdseye chilies chopped
• 2 tbs lemongrass, thick bottom third only, outer layers removed, inner part sliced
• 1 1/2 tsp galangal ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp kaffir lime rind, chopped
• 2 tbs shallot, finely sliced
• 2 tbs garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbs coriander root, chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric ginger
• 1/2 tsp roasted coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp roasted black pepper
• 1 tsp shrimp paste (vegetarian just omit)

green curry – the name derives from the color of the dish, which comes from green chillies. The “sweet” in the Thai name (wan means ‘sweet’) refers to the particular color green itself and not to the taste of the curry. As this is a Thai curry based on coconut milk and fresh green chillies, the color comes out creamy mild green or, as this color is called in Thai, “sweet green”.

Action Plan

Pound everything together in a mortar using a pestle to form a fine paste, or use food processor and process until smooth. Using the mortar allows the ingredients to release their flavors better than using a blender. The mortar is also granite stone which keeps the curry paste cool, enhancing the taste.

The curry paste can be kept in a jar with a little vegetable oil. Keep in the fridge for several months.

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Green Curry Paste

• Servings: 2 cups
• Time: 30 min
• Difficulty: medium
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Ingredients

• 15 green spur chilies chopped
• 4 green bird eye chilies chopped
• 4 red bird eye chilies chopped
• 2 tbs lemon grass, thick bottom third only, outer layers removed, inner part sliced
• 1 1/2 tsp galangal ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp kaffir lime rind, chopped
• 2 tbs shallot, finely sliced
• 2 tbs garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbs coriander root, chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric ginger
• 1/2 tsp roasted coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp roasted black pepper
• 1 tsp shrimp paste (vegetarian just omit)

Directions

Pound everything toughener in a mortar using a pestle to form a fine paste or use food processor and process until smooth. Using the mortar allows the ingredients to release their flavors better than using a blender. The mortar is also granite stone which keeps the curry paste cool, enhancing the taste.

The curry paste can be kept in a jar with a little vegetable oil. Keep in the fridge for several months.

Credit: eat-well-travel-often.com