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by Jo Pratt

Jo Pratt blends authentic ingredients into a quick homemade paste that forms the base of her Thai green chicken curry. If you are in a rush you could use a shop-bought curry paste.

Main course

Buyer's guide

Lemongrass can be bought fresh, dried or powdered. Most supermarkets stock it now, or look for it at specialist markets. If you can鈥檛 buy lemongrass, then substitute lemon zest.

Storage

Fresh lemongrass or lemongrass paste will keep in the fridge for about a week.

Preparation

Lemongrass stalks can be lightly crushed and added to dishes such as curry during cooking; these are always removed before serving. Alternatively, remove the hard outer leaves, then finely chop the soft inner core or pound it to a paste. Lemongrass stalks also make fragrant kebab skewers and basting brushes.