Name: Vegan Thai Green Curry Paste
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 3 uses (approx)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup coriander seeds; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tsp black peppercorns; 2 tsp fennel seeds; 1-inch piece ginger ((sliced)); 3/4 cup cilantro ((roughly chopped)); 12 green chili peppers ((like serrano. Jalapeno is fine too)); 3 stalks lemon grass ((chop and use lower bulbous part only -- discard the woody tops)); 4 large shallots ((sliced)); 10 cloves garlic ((chopped)); 1 lime ((zest and juice)); 2 tbsp tamari ((or soy sauce)); 2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 cup vegetable oil