Aromatic curry oil

For an aromatic curry oil

200ml of sunflower oil/ coconut oil/ peanut oil/ olive oil.

2 fresh Kaffir limes finely chopped

2 medium sized finely diced shallots 

1 rind and juice of a lime.

2 teaspoonfuls of curry powder

4 stalks of finely chopped lemon grass ( the most scented part of a lemongrass is at it's roots and that's what's needed for this recipe. 

Salt and pepper to taste

Method;

Place a saucepan on a medium heat till hot. 

Add your curry spice and toast it for a minute. 

Lower the heat and add your oil. 

Mix the curry and oil for about a minute and add your shallots. 

Fry gently for about 4 minutes. 

Then add the finely chopped lemongrass 

Fry for a further 3 minutes and add the lime rind.

Mix well and add the juice. Cook for another 3 minutes and take it off the heat. 

Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for about a week. 

This aromatic oil is a perfect base for marinades to fish and chicken. 

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