Ingredients

  • 5 dried red chile peppers, or to taste
  • 2 onions, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons shrimp paste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon lemon grass powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Blend chile peppers, onions, cilantro, oil, garlic, coriander, lemon zest, cumin, shrimp paste, paprika, peppercorns, lemon grass, turmeric, and salt together in a blender until a smooth, paste-like consistency is reached.