Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12                    dried red chili peppers -- - soaked, seeded &
                        -- c
   1      teaspoon      kaffir peel -- chopped
   4      teaspoons     cilantro root -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      black peppercorns -- ground
   2      teaspoons     galanga powder
   1      teaspoon      lemongrass -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      garlic -- chopped
     1/2  cup           shallots -- chopped

Preparation:

Soak all dried ingredients until soft (See note). Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until a smooth paste is formed. If using dried ingredients, add some water, but not too much. NOTE: Use 2 tsp dried kaffir, or 2 tsp dried lemon grass to replace the fresh called for above. Puangkram C. Schmitz and Michael J. Worman, "Practical Thai Cooking"