Green Curry Paste

Ingredients

• 8 small fresh green chilies (such as jalapenos, or serranos)
• 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass, bulb or 1 tablespoon lemon, zest of
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 large shallot, minced or 1/2 small mild onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh shredded gingerroot
• lime zest (A few slivers)
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 10 peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a small skillet, roast all the ingredients over medium-high heat until smoking, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer to a blender or food processor, and process to a thick paste, adding some water if necessary.

3. 3

   This paste stays fresh for about a month in a covered container in your refrigerator.