Lemongrass Paste Recipe

Name: Lemongrass Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basic Recipe; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large shallots, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 stalk lemongrass, pounded, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1 tablespoon dried); Optional Additions; fresh galangal root (half galangal half ginger); turmeric (pinch); chili pepper (Thai, jalapeno, etc.); kaffir lime leaf (about 4 finely sliced with hard ribs removed); palm sugar, white sugar, brown sugar (pinch to taste and enhances entire mix well)

Servings: persons

Basic Recipe
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk lemongrass, pounded, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1 tablespoon dried)
Optional Additions
fresh galangal root (half galangal half ginger)
turmeric (pinch)
chili pepper (Thai, jalapeno, etc.)
kaffir lime leaf (about 4 finely sliced with hard ribs removed)
palm sugar, white sugar, brown sugar (pinch to taste and enhances entire mix well)

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Blend all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor until very smooth and finely textured, 2 to 3 minutes. Can, also, be pounded with mortar and pestle. Keep refrigerated.
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Note 1: If you are using the pestle and mortar, start off with the hard to grind ingredients like the lemongrass, the kaffir lime leaves and the galangal.
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Note 2: If you are using a food processor, put the easiest-to-grind ingredients in first. The liquid that forms will help to process the other harder-to-blend ingredients.
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Note 3: The additon of a couple teaspoons water may encourage easier mixing and will not affect the final product.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Basic Recipe, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 large shallots, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Lemongrass Paste falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemongrass Paste

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