The Big Four Paste (Glurh, Ka-Tiem, Prikk Thai, Rugg Pakk Chee)
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons Thai white peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 12 -15 cloves garlic, minced (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup minced cilantro stems and roots
- Heat a 7-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coriander seeds and dry-roast, sliding the skillet back and forth over the burner, until seeds are fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the seeds to a small bowl to cool and repeat with the peppercorns.
- When cool, grind the coriander seeds and peppercorns separately in an electric spice or coffee grinder and transfer to separate bowls.
- Fit the food processor with a steel blade.
- Add the sea salt, garlic, and cilantro roots and stems and pulse until finely minced, scraping down the side of the bowl frequently.
- Add the ground spices and process to a paste.
- Transfer to a jar, seal, and refrigerate.
coriander seeds, salt, garlic, cilantro
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-big-four-paste-glurh-ka-tiem-prikk-thai-rugg-pakk-chee-recipe.html (may not work)