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Thai Green Curry Paste
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Makes about 375g (13 oz)
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8 shallots, roughly chopped
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6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
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3 tablespoons chopped lemongrass, inside tender part only
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6 large mild green chillies, roughly chopped
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15 small hot green chillies, roughly chopped
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6 tablespoons chopped coriander stalks and roots
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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1½ teaspoons ground cumin
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½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
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½ teaspoon mace
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1½ teaspoons ground white pepper
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1 teaspoon grated lime zest
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2 teaspoon chopped lime leaves
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3 teaspoons shrimp paste (blachan)
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3 teaspoons salt flakes
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3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
1. Blend everything together in your measuring cup using your Breville hand blender.
Using a plastic spatula scrape the mixture down regularly to make a smooth paste.
2. This paste keeps well in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.
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