| pure greed | ::green curry paste::

green curry paste       

ingredients:

method:

4 green chillies, de-seeded & chopped

Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend to a smooth paste. Use straight away or store in a jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Note: fresh galangal is optional when available.                                                    serves: 8

1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed

1 small brown onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 tbsps fresh coriander plant, root & leaves

1 lemongrass stem, sliced

1 lime, grated zest and juice

1 tbsp Thai fish sauce

1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed

1 tsp ground cumin

5cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated

2 kaffir lime leaves, sliced

2.5cm fresh galangal, peeled & chopped 

3 tbsp oil