1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
6 fresh green chilies, chopped
1 tbsp chopped lemon grass
1 tsp chopped coriander root
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tsp chopped galangal
7 peppercorns
1 tsp salt
1 tsp shrimp paste
Place the cumin and coriander seeds in a pan, without adding any oil.
Dry-fry them, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes until they are aromatic and
slightly browned. Pound them with the remaining ingredients to
produce a fine paste.
From "Discover Thai Cooking" by Chaslin, Canungmai and Tettoni, Times
Editions, Singapore. 1987
Posted by Stephen Ceideburg April 18 1990.
Serves: 1
Recipe Categories: Spicy; Thai
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