Lemongrass Barbecue Paste

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   Pulverize the lemongrass in a food processor.

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   Add all the rest of the ingredients except the butter and process to a fine paste.

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   Take a tiny taste to make sure that the mash is fine enough.

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   It will taste terrible.

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   If any fibrous pieces remain, process until they are gone.

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   Add the butter and process just to combine.

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   Remove paste from bowl and shape into a log about 1 inch in diameter.

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   Wrap in plastic wrap.

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   Freeze.

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    This paste can be used to enliven chicken (see recipe below) veal or fish like tuna, swordfish or Chilean sea bass before broiling, grilling or baking.

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    It will keep for about a month in the freezer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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