13 each small dried chilies
4 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp chopped lemon grass
1 tbsp chopped coriander root
1 tsp shrimp paste
1 tsp cumin seed
Directions
Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes and deseed. In a wok
over low heat, put the coriander seeds and cumin seeds and dry fry
for about 5 minutes, then grind into a powder.
Into a blender, put the rest of the ingredients except the shrimp
paste and blend to mix well. Then add the coriander seed-cumin seed
mixture and the shrimp paste and blend again to obtain about 3/4 cup
of a fine-textured paste.
This can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator for about 3-4
months.
Recipe from: The Elegant Taste of Thailand, by Sisamon Kongpan &
Pinyo Srisawat.
Servings: 1 servings
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