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Southeast Asian-Style Spice Paste
Brush or rub this fiery curry paste all over any cut of lamb or beef before grilling.
Serves: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons crushed coriander seeds
- 1/4 cup minced jalapeņo or other fresh chile pepper of your choice
- 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 2 stalks lemongrass, finely minced (use the tender inner portion of the bottom third of the stalk only)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well or, if you prefer a finer paste, crush together in a mortar and pestle, still leaving it somewhat chunky. This paste will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2-3 days.
Excerpted from Grill It!.
Copyright © 2008 Dorling Kindersley Limited.
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