Green Curry Paste – Thai

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons galangal, finely grated
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
• 4 shredded fresh lime leaves, stems removed
• 1 cup coriander, finely chopped leaves and stems (cilantro)
• 5 green onions, finely chopped (shallots)
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1-2 small green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce or 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup coconut milk or water (add more if required )

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together all of the ingredients. You can use a blender to chop and mix the ingredients if you wish.

2. 2

   To use- heat oil in a pan. Add some curry paste and fry until fragrant. Use in recipes as required.