>> time required: 20 minutes
>> course: ingredient

Toast the dry spices, @corriander seeds{1%tbsp}, @cumin seeds{1%tsp}, @black pepper{5}.
Grind to fine powder.
Trim and slice the @lemongrass{3}, cut away grassy stalks and hard bottom, remove outer leaves.
Blend @corriander roots{0.25%cups}, @galanga{1%tbsp}, @kaffir leaves{3}, @garlic cloves{3%tbsp}, @shallots{2%tbsp}, and @green chilis{0.25%cups} into a paste.
Add ground spices, @salt{1%tsp}, @msg{1%pinch}, and @bonito flakes{0.25%cups}.