π₯ Ingredients
- dried long red chiles 6
- coriander seeds 1 Tbs
- cumin seeds 2 tsp
- white peppercorns Β½ tsp
- kosher salt 1 tsp
- lemongrass 2 stalks
- fresh turmeric 2 Tbs
- galangal 1 Tbs
- garlic 6 cloves
- shallots 3
- madras curry powder 1 Tbs
- shrimp paste 2 tsp
π³ Cookware
- skillet
- mortar
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1Soak dried long red chiles in hot water for 20 min , then drain and chop them.
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2Toast coriander seeds , cumin seeds and white peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 min , then grind them to a powder in a mortar .
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3Pound @&( timer with kosher salt , lemongrass , fresh turmeric and galangal to a fibrous paste.
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4Pound garlic and shallots into @&( timer .
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5Work @&( timer , madras curry powder and shrimp paste into @&( timer until it is even and the colour of a marigold.