Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 shallots (large)
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 4 California chili (or other mild chili)
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 6 cardamon pods
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass (Finely chopped fresh (woody part removed) or use pre-prepared)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste

Instruction

  • Grill or roast the shallots and garlic until soft and gently charred on outside. Leave to cool then peel.
  • Toast the chilis, coriander, cumin and cardamon in a dry skillet until fragrant. Remove the stem and seeds from the chilis and roughly break up. Pop the seeds from the cardamon and discard the outer shell.
  • Put everything in food processor and blend until smooth.