Lime Leaf Seasoning Paste Recipes

LIME-LEAF SEASONING PASTE

Steps:

• 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.

LEMONGRASS PASTE

Steps:

• Blend all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor until very smooth and finely textured, 2 to 3 minutes. Can, also, be pounded with mortar and pestle. Keep refrigerated.
• Note 1: If you are using the pestle and mortar, start off with the hard to grind ingredients like the lemongrass, the kaffir lime leaves and the galangal.
• Note 2: If you are using a food processor, put the easiest-to-grind ingredients in first. The liquid that forms will help to process the other harder-to-blend ingredients.
• Note 3: The additon of a couple teaspoons water may encourage easier mixing and will not affect the final product.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SEASONED PASTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Loosen the skin over as much of the chicken as possible by running your fingers under the skin. Stuff 1/4 cup of the paste under the skin and 1/4 cup inside the cavity. Season with the salt and pepper to taste, cover and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the juices run clear.