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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Thai Condiments
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 each Dried red chili peppers
1/4 teaspoon Fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon Mace
1 each Lemon grass stalk -OR-
1 teaspoon Lemon grass -- dried
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
1 teaspoon Galanga -- fresh*
3 medium Shallots -- peeled & chopped
5 each Garlic cloves -- chopped
Cut the chili peppers into small pieces & soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
Separate the seeds & discard them. In a dry skillet, toast the the
fennel, coriander & mace over a very low flame for 5 minutes.
Put all of the ingredients in a mortar or food processor & blend to a thick
red-brown paste, adding drops of cold water to get the right consistency.
Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator until ready to
use.
