Mussaman Curry Paste Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 7 large red dried chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
• 1-inch piece of cinnamon
• 1 cup shallots, choppped
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste