Thai Green Curry Paste

Thai Green Curry Paste

by Arpit, Published: January 4, 2012

A commonly used paste in Thai cookery, not only for curries but for many other dishes as well. The paste will keep in th refrigerator up to three weeks.

Alternately, you can also buy it online from :
Amazon | Waitrose

Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Yield: Makes 1/3 cup

Ingredients:
2 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or corriander
1 large garlic clove
1 medium shallotor onion, roughly chopped
1 small hot green chile pepper or green chilli, seeded and roughly chopped
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1 tbsp vegetable broth
1 tsp oil

Method :

1. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor.
2. Process to a coarse paste.
3. Transfer mixture to small bowl or air tight container to refrigerate.