Thai Green Curry Paste

Ingredients
15 Green Chillies (small, chopped, de-seeded if you like a milder curry)
4 Cloves Garlic
2 Lemon Grass Stalks
2 Lime Leaves (torn or zest of 1 Lime)
1 Inch Ginger (finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon Dried)
2 Shallots (chopped)
Handful Coriander Leaves
2 Teaspoons Black Peppercorns
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Oil (groundnut is best but olive will do)

Equipment
1 Blender (or Pestle and mortar)

The Good Bit

1. Place all the ingredients into the blender and blend into a smooth thick paste. If doing by hand, Crush the chillies, then add the garlic then all the other ingredients 1 at a time with the oil last.
2. Put in an airtight jar and refrigerate, it'll last about 3 weeks.

Makes 1 Jar