Large handful of cilantro, stems or roots only • fresh turmeric, skin peeled • Garlic, skin peeled • large piece of ginger, skin peeled and cut into large knobs • Shallots, skin peeled and sliced in half • Lemongrass, skin peeled and cut into short pieces • Thai green chilies • Serrano chilies, deseeded and split lengthwise • boneless chicken thighs (skin on) • Salt and pepper • neutral oil • curry paste •