Friday, April 3, 2009

Green Curry Paste

1 tablespoon galangal, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons stalk lemongrass, lower part 1/3 chopped
1 teaspoon kaffir lime peel
2 to 3 teaspoon cilantro, chopped include both leaves and stems
3 tablespoons shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, crushed and chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
15 small green chillies, de-seeded (or seeds left in if you like it very hot)
1 teaspoon spice mixture

spice mixture:
1 teaspoon peppercorn
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, roasted and ground

Directions:
Put all ingredients in a mortar and grind until the paste is smooth add water when you use the blender. Do not use water if you use a mortar & pestle.