Thai Green Curry Paste

Ingredients

• 6 green thai chilies (or chiles de arbol)
• 4 tablespoons shallots, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons galangal (or ginger), grated
• 2 tablespoons lemongrass, the lower 2 inches, peeled
• 2 teaspoons kaffir lime or lime zest
• 1/4 cup cilantro roots, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon white peppercorns, toasted and ground
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and ground
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste