Kreung Gaeng Masaman (Muslim Curry Paste)
indian, sauce
1 small onion
12 single cloves garlic
2 teaspoon gaip (shrimp paste)
4 single slices of fresh or dried ka (galin; gale) or sub.ginger
8 single dried chillies
4 single stalks lemongrass, chop fine
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
2 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoon cumin seeds
6 single whole cloves
ingredients into a dry wok and shake over a moderate heat for 5 mins. or so, until they begin to brown. In a mortar, pound all the ingredients, except the gapi, together to a smooth paste. Add the gapi, and pound until mixed. Store covered in the refrigerator til needed.
From: The Thai Cookbook, Authentic Recipes for Your Kitchen by Pannipa Dibbayawan and Guy Cox Typed by Joell Abbott 8/94
Yield: 1 big servin