Green Curry Paste

When adding the prepared paste to your dish, be cautious as it is very spicy due to the high amount of chilies.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 5 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 3
  • Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 piece Lemongrass

  • 1 piece Lime, fresh

  • 4 pieces Shallot

  • 3 pieces Garlic, fresh

  • 15 pieces Chili peppers, green chili, fresh

  • 1 bouquet Coriander, leaves, fresh

  • 2 teaspoons Spices, coriander - seeds

  • 1 teaspoon Spices, cumin, seeds

  • 1 teaspoon Fish, shrimp

  • 2 teaspoons Spices, ginger, ground

  • 1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, black

  • 0.5 teaspoons Spices, nutmeg, ground

  • 1 twig Basil, fresh

Steps

  1. Thoroughly wash both lemongrass stalks, remove the outer tougher leaves, and slice only the bottom third into rings. Wash the lime and grate the zest. Peel the shallot and garlic, and finely chop them. Thoroughly wash the chilies, remove the seeds, and finely chop them.

  2. Thoroughly wash the bunch of cilantro and shake it dry, then finely chop the leaves, stems, and roots. Place a pan on the stove and dry roast the coriander and cumin seeds over moderate heat until they darken. Let them cool, then grind them in a mortar. You can also grind them in an electric blender.

  3. Wrap the shrimp paste tightly in aluminum foil and dry roast it in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Then let it cool completely. Combine all the ingredients in a mortar or blender and grind into a smooth paste. Serve the green curry in a small bowl and offer it to guests or use it in your dish.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 61.47 kcal
  • Fat: 0.1 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.13 g
    • Sugars: 3.14 g
  • Protein: 2.19 g
  • Fiber: 1.33 g

Advice

When using lemongrass stalks, make sure to slice only the bottom third into rings. Its best to use organic limes, whose skin is not treated with pesticides. If organic limes are not available, immerse the lime in boiling water for a few minutes and wipe it thoroughly to remove the wax containing toxins. Instead of a mortar, you can use an electric blender.