1 small onion
12 cloves garlic
2 tsp gaip (shrimp paste)
4 slices of fresh or dried ka (galin, gale) or sub.ginge
8 dried chillies
4 stalks lemongrass, chop fine
1/2 tsp peppercorns
2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds
6 whole cloves
Directions
ingredients into a dry wok and shake over a moderate
heat for 5 mins. or so, until they begin to brown. In
a mortar, pound all the ingredients, except the gapi,
together to a smooth paste. Add the gapi, and pound
until mixed. Store covered in the refrigerator til
needed.
From: The Thai Cookbook, Authentic Recipes for Your
Kitchen by Pannipa Dibbayawan and Guy Cox Typed by
Joell Abbott 8/94
Servings: 1 big servin
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