Panang Curry Paste

Ingredients

• 5 dried red chilies (toasted)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large shallot
• 4 large cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon galangal (or ginger)
• 2 stalks lemongrass (peeled, lower 2 inches)
• 1 tablespoon kaffir lime zest (or lime)
• 1 tablespoon cilantro root
• 1 teaspoon white peppercorns (toasted and ground)
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds (toasted and ground)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (toasted and ground)
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (toasted and ground)
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste