Ingredients
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
2 fresh lemongrass stalks, bottom 4 inches only, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves
5 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, chopped
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 fresh green Thai chiles, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves (optional)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Preparation
Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
