Thai Flavor Paste

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. coarse sea salt or kosher salt
• 1 cup minced fresh cilantro stems, roots, or-both
• 1 Tbs. coriander seeds
• 2 Tbs. white peppercorns (preferably Thai)
• 12 to 15 cloves garlic, minced (½ cup)

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds and toast them, shaking the skillet, until the seeds are aromatic, about 3 minutes. Pour the seeds into a small bowl to cool. Repeat with the peppercorns. When cool, grind the coriander seeds and peppercorns separately in an electric ...

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