Lemongrass Barbecue Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Pulverize the lemongrass in a food processor.
2. 2
   Add all the rest of the ingredients except the butter and process to a fine paste.
3. 3
   Take a tiny taste to make sure that the mash is fine enough.
4. 4
   It will taste terrible.
5. 5
   If any fibrous pieces remain, process until they are gone.
6. 6
   Add the butter and process just to combine.
7. 7
   Remove paste from bowl and shape into a log about 1 inch in diameter.
8. 8
   Wrap in plastic wrap.
9. 9
   Freeze.
10. 10
    This paste can be used to enliven chicken (see recipe below) veal or fish like tuna, swordfish or Chilean sea bass before broiling, grilling or baking.
11. 11
    It will keep for about a month in the freezer.