Thai Red Curry Paste

• 5 red chilis long, seeded, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 stalk lemongrass finely sliced
• 4 shallots chopped
• 2 pieces galangal peeled, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro root chopped
• 1 kaffir lime leaf fresh
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander toasted
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 2 tablespoons peanuts

1. Process chili, garlic, lemongrass, shallots, galangal, cilantro root, lime leaf, and ground white pepper in a food processor until smooth, adding just enough water to make a paste.
2. Add coriander, nutmeg and cumin. Process to combine.
3. Wrap shrimp paste in foil and cook in a dry skillet on medium for 2 minutes each side. Add to paste mixture with peanuts and process until smooth.

red chilis long, garlic, shallots, galangal, cilantro root, lime leaf, ground white pepper, ground coriander, ground nutmeg, cumin seeds, shrimp paste, peanuts

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Thai-Red-Curry-Paste-1402968 (may not work)