Green curry paste

Nam phrik kaeng khiaw waan

15 large green hot chilies

3 shallots, sliced

9 cloves garlic

1 tsp. finely sliced galangal

1 tbsp. sliced lemongrass

½ tsp. finely sliced kaffir lime rind

1 tsp. chopped coriander root

5 peppercorns

1 tbsp. roasted coriander seeds

1 tsp. roasted cumin

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. shrimp paste

 

Combine coriander seeds, cumin, and peppercorns in a mortar, pound well. Transfer to a bowl and put aside.

Pound hot chilies and salt together well, add the remaining ingredients except shrimp paste, pound until mix well.

Add the cumin mixture and shrimp paste, continue pounding until smooth and fine.