Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Thai Green Curry Paste (Prik Gaeng Khiao Waan) Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 Thai or Chinese white cardamom pods
1 TSP whole coriander seeds
1/4 TSP whole cumin seeds
1/2 TSP white peppercorns
1/2 TSP Diamond Crystal kosher salt
3 fresh serrano chiles (40g), stemmed and thinly sliced
15 fresh green Thai chiles (15g), stemmed
Peeled zest of 1 makrut lime (3g) (optional, see note)
3 coriander roots (10g), cleaned
One 2-inch piece fresh galangal, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 TBSPs; 15g)
2 stalks lemongrass, bottom 4 to 5 inches only, outer leaves discarded, tender core thinly sliced (about 20g sliced lemongrass)
3 small garlic cloves (10g), thinly sliced
1 small shallot (20g), thinly sliced
1/2 TSP (5g) Thai shrimp paste

Recipe Instructions:

In a small skillet, combine cardamom, coriander, and cumin, and toast over medium-low heat, swirling and tossing frequently, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer spices to a granite mortar and pestle or spice grinder along with white peppercorns and salt.
Allow to cool slightly, and peel and discard husks from cardamom pods.
Grind to a fine powder.
If using a spice grinder, transfer mixture to a granite mortar and pestle.
Vicky Wasik

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