Indian Curry Paste For Seafood
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      large         garlic cloves
   3      stalks        lemongrass
   4      inches        fresh gingerroot -- peeled and chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
   1      tablespoon    fresh lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      coarse salt
   1      teaspoon      vegetable oil
 

Preparation:

Use the lower 6 inches of 3 stalks of lemongrass, outer leaves discarded and the stalks sliced. Into a food processor with the motor running drop the garlic, the lemongrass, and the gingerroot, blending the mixture well, add the turmeric, the lemon juice, and the salt, and blend the mixture, adding the oil if necessary, until it forms a paste, Transfer the paste to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. The paste keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks. Makes about 2/3 cup.