Phanang Curry Paste (Nam Prik Kaeng Phanang)
9 large dried red chilies
7 shallots chopped
6 cloves garlic
2 teaspoon coriander roots
15 pepper corns
3 slice galangal
2 stalks lemon grass chopped
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 teaspoon salt
Coarsely chop the chilies and soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain. Pound together all the ingredients to produce a fine paste.
Yield: 1