Thai Curry Paste

INGREDIENTS

1⁄4 cup chopped scallion

1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1⁄4 cup basil or 1⁄4 cup Thai basil

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot

1 tablespoon freshly grated lemons, rind of or 1 tablespoon lime peel or 1 tablespoon minced tender inner stalk fresh lemongrass

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 -2 fresh red chilies or 1 -2 green chili, minced

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon turmeric

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Combine all of the curry paste ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until quite smooth.

Enjoy!

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