Best Thai Green Curry Paste Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.20 ounces salt
• 1.70 ounce lemongrass
• 1 ounce galangal
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 0.05 ounces black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 0.20 ounces kaffir lime zest
• 0.20 ounces turmeric
• 1 ounce chilies (see notes)
• 0.7 ounces shrimp paste
• 0.3 ounces coriander root
• 1.80 ounce garlic
• 1.80 ounce shallots

Steps

1. 1

   Thinly slice everything to make pounding easier and faster.

2. 2

   Lightly roast the black peppercorns, coriander seeds, and cumin in a dry pan to release their aromas.

3. 3

   Use a mortar and pestle to pound salt, lemongrass, galangal, and the toasted spices. Crush them until they form a fine mixture.

4. 4

   Add the remaining ingredients and keep pounding until you achieve a smooth, cohesive paste.