Ingredients

  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bulbous part only, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 6 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Method

  • Place half of each ingredient in a blender and process to make a fine paste.
  • Scrape into a small bowl and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Combine the mixtures.
  • This can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks and can be used to marinate oily fish, chicken, turkey or veal.