Panaeng Curry Paste (Yellow)

Course :	Condiments
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

		---STEP ONE---
2	teaspoons	whole coriander seed
1	teaspoon	whole cumon seed
1	teaspoon	white peppercorns
		---STEP TWO---
1	teaspoon	lime zest
15	medium	thai bird chiles -- yellow
1/2	cup	fresh lemon grass -- chopped
1	teaspoon	galangal -- chopped
2	tablespoons	coriander root -- chopped
1	tablespoon	turmeric -- fresh or powder
1/2	cup	shallots -- chopped
1/2	cup	roasted peanuts -- chopped
		---STEP THREE---
4	teaspoons	shrimp paste
2	teaspoons	salt

Preparation:

1. Dry Roast ingredients in step one. Recommend roasting each separately. Grind in spice blender. 2. Blend Ingredients from Step 2 until smooth and then add roasted spices. Blend again adding small amount of oil only if required. This paste need to be thick thick thick. 3. Grill shrimp paste until softened and add to paste. Notes: Freeze paste in ice cube trays, using one cube for a dish serving 4 people. Uses: This paste is best suited to Chicken Curry dishes.