Lemongrass Paste
Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant and aromatic homemade lemongrass paste, a versatile Southeast Asian-inspired flavor booster that adds zest to a variety of dishes. Made with fresh, fragrant ingredients like tender lemongrass stalks, garlic, ginger, lime zest, and cilantro stems, this paste is further enhanced by warm spices like turmeric and coriander for a balanced and bold kick. Perfect for quick-use marinades, curries, soups, or stir-fries, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes with the help of a blender or food processor. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it in portions to keep this vibrant condiment at your fingertips for any dish that calls for a delicious burst of flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole lemongrass stalks
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 2 whole shallots
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons cilantro stems
- 1 whole fresh chili (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Prepare the lemongrass by trimming off the tough root end and removing the hard outer layers. Chop the tender inner stalk into small pieces.
Peel the garlic cloves and shallots, and roughly chop them to make blending easier.
Peel and finely chop the fresh ginger.
If using fresh chili, de-seed it (if desired for less heat) and roughly chop it.
In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped lemongrass, garlic, ginger, shallots, lime zest, cilantro stems, and chili (if using). Add the ground coriander, turmeric, and salt.
Drizzle in the vegetable oil and water to help with blending and achieve a smooth consistency.
Blend the mixture until it forms a thick, smooth paste. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor to ensure even blending.
Adjust seasoning if necessary and blend again briefly.
Transfer the lemongrass paste to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze in portions for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2407 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 2538 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
