- 3x6inch lemongrass stalks
- 2 handfuls basil
- 2 handfuls mint
- 1 handful coriander
- 1 bulb garlic, halfed
- 2 inch knob of ginger
- tablespoon crushed coriander seeds
- tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 litre peanut oil
thai oil
steve bennett
14th September 2011
thai oil
aromatic oil for dressings such as temarind dressing (on here also)
Ingredients
Method
macerate all ingredients for 2 weeks. pass and bottle.
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