"Homemade and tastier than shop bought.  Why not double up the ingredients and freeze some for later"

• 15 large fresh green hot chilies
• 3 shallots
• 9 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon grass
• 1/2 tsp lime zest
• 1 tsp coriander root
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Water as needed 

1. Roughly slice the shallots, ginger, lemon grass, lime zest and coriander. 
2. Heat a dry frying pan and add the coriander and cumin seeds. Roast until they begin to colour. Remove from the heat, then grind to a powder using a blender or pestle and mortar. 
3. Put the garlic in a blender or pound using a pestle and mortar, then add the shallots, coriander roots, chillies, ginger, lemongrass and 2 tsp salt.
4. Finally, add the lime, basil and the ground spices, then whizz or pound until you have a smooth paste. 
5. Add a small amount of water when needed if the paste will not blend. 
6. Dont forget this can be frozen
7. Enjoy!