Red Curry Paste (Nam Phrik Gaeng Phed)

Ingredients:
  • 10 grams large dried red chiles, halved lengthwise, seeded
  • 2 grams galangal, peeled, finely sliced
  • 10 grams lemongrass, peeled, finely sliced
  • 2 grams lime, zest
  • 2 grams coriander root or stems, finely sliced
  • 20 grams shallots, finely sliced
  • 30 grams garlic, finely sliced
  • 1 gram coriander seeds, roasted
  • 1 gram cumin seeds, roasted
  • 2 grams white peppercorns
  • 4 grams salt
  • 4 grams shrimp paste
Method::
  1. Soak chillies in warm water until soft.
  2. Remove from water and pat dry.
  3. Pound coriander, cumin and peppercorns to a powder in a stone mortar.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue pounding to make a fine, smooth paste.
  5. Keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.