Make Ahead Lemongrass and Ginger Seasoning Sauce

Article from Chicago Tribune March 21 2012, http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-03-21/features/sc-food-0316-dinner-lemon-grass-20120321_1_lemon-grass-big-flavor-home-cooking

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1/2 c

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  asian fish sauce (nam pla)
• 4  large garlic cloves, crushed
• 3  tablespoons  pureed lemongrass
• 2  tablespoons  grated fresh ginger
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons mild curry powder
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon fennel seeds or 1  teaspoon anise, crushed in a mortar to a fine powder

Directions

1. Mix ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Refrigerate covered up to several days.