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Spice Paste





Yields
Makes about 1 cup

 1 stalk (12 in.) fresh lemon grass
 2 cups sliced shallots
 3 tablespoons sliced garlic
 1/2 cup sliced fresh red or green jalapeños
 3 tablespoons sliced peeled fresh galangal (optional)
 2 tablespoons thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seed
 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
 6 salted roasted macadamia nuts
 2 tablespoons salad oil
Step 1
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Trim and discard tough top and root end of 1 stalk (12 in.) fresh lemon grass. Remove and discard tough outer layers. Thinly slice tender inner part, then whirl in a food processor until finely chopped. Add 2 cups sliced shallots, 3 tablespoons sliced garlic, 1/2 cup sliced fresh red or green jalapeños, 3 tablespoons sliced peeled fresh galangal (optional), 2 tablespoons thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seed, 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric, and 6 salted roasted macadamia nuts; whirl until finely ground. Put spice paste and 2 tablespoons salad oil in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat. Stir until paste is slightly darker and drier, 6 to 8 minutes. Use hot or cool. If making up to 3 days ahead, cover and chill; freeze to store longer.

Step 2
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Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories42
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Sodium 7.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Protein 0.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.