Ingredients:
5 dried red spur chilies, seeded and soaked in water

5 shallots, sliced

10 cloves garlic

1 tsp. galangal, thinly sliced

1 tbsp. lemongrass, thinly sliced

1 tsp. kaffir lime rind, finely chopped

2 tsp. chopped coriander root

5 peppercorns

1 tbsp. ground roasted coriander seeds

1 tsp. roasted cumin

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. shrimp paste

Methods:

Pound together coriander seeds, cumin and peppercorns to obtain a fine paste, then spoon into a bowl and put aside.
Pound dried chilies and salt thoroughly, add galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime rind, coriander roots, garlic, shallots, and pound well.
Add the cumin mixture, follow with shrimp paste, and pound until everything is well-combined.