15 each green hot chilies
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped lemon grass 1
1 teaspoon chopped coriander root
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon salt
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. Add the coriander-cumin seed mixture and the shrimp paste and blend to obtain 1/2 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.
