Thai Green Curry Paste

Ingredients for Thai Green Curry Paste

• 12 small green Thai chillies, stems removed

• 2 lemongrass stalks, bottom third only, tough outer layers removed, smashed with the back of a knife, thinly sliced

• 2 shallots, coarsely chopped

• 8 small or 6 large garlic cloves

• 1 (4") piece galangal, peeled, thinly sliced

• Zest of 1 makrut (Thai) lime (optional)

• 150g Thai basil leaves

• 1 tablespoon chopped fingerroot (kra chai) in brine (optional)

• 2 1/2 teaspoons prawns paste

How to make Thai Green Curry Paste

Blend chillies, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, galangal, makrut lime zest, basil, fingerroot (if using), prawns paste, and 120ml water in a blender on high speed, scraping down sides and adding more water if needed, until paste is the consistency of a thick salsa.

DO AHEAD: Curry paste can be made 5 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill, or freeze up to 2 months.

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