Masamam Curry

Masamam Curry

Ingredients:
2 Fresh lemon grass stalks
12 Small Dried red chili peppers; seeded
1 Piece fresh galangal; chopped or 4 slices dried (1−inch)
2 Red onions; chopped
12 Garlic cloves
2 Tablespoon Coriander seeds
1 Tablespoon Cardamom seeds
2 Teaspoon Cumin seeds
1/2 Cinnamon stick
1 Teaspoon Cloves
1 Teaspoon Ground mace
1 Teaspoon Freshly grated nutmeg
1 Teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
1 Teaspoon Shrimp paste
4 Bay leaves

Directions:
Remove and discard the outer leaves and upper half of the lemon grass
stalks, and chop the bottom half into 1−inch pieces. Soak all the dried
ingredients for 30 minutes, or until softened. Place all the ingredients in
a food processor, and blend to a smooth paste. Add a little water if
necessary to thin.
Yield: about 1 cup
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