Khao Soi Curry Paste

Ingredients:

10-15 dried long red chilies

2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp salt

1 stalk lemongrass ~ finely chopped

4cm galangal ~ finely chopped

6-8 red shallots ~ finely chopped

4 cloves garlic ~ finely chopped

8 pcs turmeric ~ finely chopped

4 lime leaves ~ finely chopped

Directions/Instructions:

1. Soak the chilies in hot water for 10 mins until soft.
2. Add all the ingredients above to the blender and blend until a smooth paste.  If the paste is dried, add a couple of chilies water and continue to mix until a smooth paste.