Green Curry Paste - Namphrik Gaeng Keau

Name: Green Curry Paste - Namphrik Gaeng Keau
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1/3 cup
Ingredients: 15 Thai green chili, fresh; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 40 g galangal, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped; 1 teaspoon coriander root, chopped; 1 teaspoon lime peel, chopped; 3 tablespoons shallots, chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger, lesser (Kra Chai); 1 teaspoon shrimp paste or 1 teaspoon salt

Submitted by LilKiwiChicken

"You can substitute ginger for the galangal and Kra Chai if you cannot find these ingredients, and likewise coriander stems for the root. This keeps for about 3 months in a sterilised jar in the fridge."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 1/3 cup

ingredients

15 Thai green chili, fresh
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
40 g galangal, chopped
1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped
1 teaspoon coriander root, chopped
1 teaspoon lime peel, chopped
3 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, lesser (Kra Chai)
1 teaspoon shrimp paste or 1 teaspoon salt

directions

Put chillies, turmeric and garlic in a mortar & pestle (or electric grinder) and pound/grind well.
Add lemongrass, galangal, coriander, and lime; pound/grind well.
Add shallot, lesser ginger & shrimp paste - grind/pound until smooth and there are no major lumps.