Phanang curry paste/nam prik kaeng phana

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
9largesDried red chilies
7Shallots, chopped
6clovesGarlic
2teaspoonsCoriander roots
15Pepper corns
3Slivers galangal
2Stalks lemon grass, chopped
1tablespoonCoriander seeds
1tablespoonCumin seeds
1teaspoonShrimp paste
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

Coarsely chop the chilies and soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain.

Pound together all the ingredients to produce a fine paste.

SOURCE: National Cooking Echo 04/18/90 Contributed to the echo by: Stephen Ceideburg Originally from: "Discover Thai Cooking", by Chaslin, Canungmai and Tettoni; Times Edition, Singapore, 1987