Thai Green Curry 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
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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
