Directions

To Make Paste

1. With a mortar and pestle, pound the chillies and salt into a paste. Add in the cumin, coriander seeds and white pepper and continue pounding.
2. Add in the galangal, coriander roots, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, pound into a paste.
3. Add in the shallots and garlic, pound well.
4. Throw in the peanuts and shrimp paste, pound until well mixed.