Kroeung Khmer -B

Kroeung Khmer

Khmer Lemongrass Paste

Ingredients:

100 g

lemongrass stalk,

finely sliced

10 g turmeric, chopped

or dried ground

galangal, chopped

20 g

2 cloves

garlic 10 leaves kaffir lime leaf

10 g

½ tsp

lesser ginger,

chopped

salt

Kroeung is traditionally made using a mortar and pestle however a food processor can be used Fresh turmeric may be

Instructions:

Thinly slice the lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lesser ginger and garlic. Finely pound or grind all the ingredients, except lemongrass and salt. Add the lemongrass slices and pinch of salt, to taste, into the paste.

Storage:

In small bags or sealed containers. Can be kept in the freezer for up to three months.

Kaffir Lime Leaves

Lesser Ginger