No processed paste shite.
5 stalks of Lemongrass, bottom 1/3
9 cloves of garlic
200grm galangal
9 shallots
coriander roots
All finely minced
100grm of large dried red chili, de-seeded and soaked for 10 mins.
50 grm of small dried red chili, de-seeded and soaked for 10 mins.
Then minced.
You'll soon find out if you have small cuts or grazes on your hands.
100grm Shrimp paste
cumin seeds, black pepper corns, coriander seeds and one green chili de-seeded and minced.
Dry pan your cumin seeds, black pepper corns, coriander seeds and one green chili
Make an iced coffee and take a break.
Smash 'em all up in your pestle and pok pok pik pok, add a spoon of tomato paste, and you're done.