Thai Green Curry Paste

Name: Thai Green Curry Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 12 whole small green Thai chiles, stems removed; 2 stalks lemongrass stalks; 2 whole shallots; 8 cloves garlic cloves; 1 piece galangal; 1 whole makrut lime zest; 1 cup Thai basil leaves; 1 Tbsp fingerroot; 2½ tsp shrimp paste

A vibrant and aromatic homemade Thai green curry paste featuring fresh Thai chiles, lemongrass, galangal, and traditional Thai herbs and spices. This authentic paste serves as a perfect base for Thai curries and other dishes.

8 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•12 whole small green Thai chiles, stems removed
•2 stalks lemongrass stalks
•2 whole shallots
•8 cloves garlic cloves
•1 piece galangal
•1 whole makrut lime zest
•1 cup Thai basil leaves
•1 Tbsp fingerroot
•2½ tsp shrimp paste

Cooking Instructions

1.
Blend chiles, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, galangal, makrut lime zest, basil, fingerroot (if using), shrimp paste, and 1/2 cup 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.
10 min
2.
DO AHEAD: Curry paste can be made 5 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill, or freeze up to 2 months.
5 min