INGREDIENTS:

175 gr shallots, peeled and chopped
150 gr cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
450 gr laos, peeled and thinly sliced
4 tsp coriander seeds
175 gr fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced
250 gr large red chilies, seeded & chopped
40 gr bird’s-eye chilies
100 gr kencur roots, peeled and chopped
5 tsp dried shrimp paste
150 ml Coconut oil
1 tsp salt
1¼ tsp black pepper ground
4 ea salam leaf, whole
3 ea stalk lemon grass, bruised

PREPARATION:
1. Combine all ingredients except salam leafs and Lemon grass, salt and water in food processor and grind coarsely.
2. Place ground ingredients in heavy saucepan, add remaining ingredients and simmer over medium heat for approximately 60 minutes or until water is evaporated and marinade changes to golden color.

Set aside and cool.