#curry

Authentic Thai green curry paste using mortar and pestle. Ingredients: 10 green chilies, 2 stalks lemongrass, galangal, shallots, garlic, cilantro roots, coriander seeds, cumin, kaffir lime zest, shrimp paste. Technique: 1. Toast dry spices first. 2. Pound chilies with salt. 3. Add aromatics one at a time in order of hardness. 4. Grind to fine paste (15-20 minutes). 5. Bloom paste in coconut cream. Balance spicy-salty-sweet-sour flavors. Store in fridge or freeze portions.