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  • 1 lemongrass stalk
    tough outer leaves discarded, finely chopped
  • 1 lime
    juiced
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 4-6 green chillies
    deseeded if you prefer less heat, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
    chopped
  • thumb-sized piece of galangal
    peeled and chopped
  • 3 small shallots
    peeled and chopped
  • 3 lime leaves
    finely shredded
  • ½ small bunch of coriander
    finely chopped
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal25
  • fat2g
  • saturates0.1g
  • carbs1g
  • sugars0.3g
  • fibre0.2g
  • protein0.4g
  • salt0.07g

Method

  • step 1

    Tip all the ingredients into a small food processor and blend until smooth. Add another tablespoon of oil, if needed, to combine. Freeze any leftover paste for another time, or make a double or triple batch to freeze in portions.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2020

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