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Laksa Paste

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  • Makes: 200gTotal Time: 10 – 20 minutes
  • Ingredients

    • 4 large dried chillies.
    • 3 shallots, preferably Asian (red), peeled, chopped.
    • 2 garlic cloves, peeled.
    • 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced.
    • 2 small red chillies, seeded and sliced.
    • 4 stems lemongrass (white part only), sliced.
    • 8 macadamia nuts.
    • 1 tsp shrimp paste.
    • 2 tsp ground turmeric.
    • 2 tsp ground coriander.
    • 1 tsp palm or brown sugar.
    • 3 tbs peanut oil.

    Method

    • Soak dried chillies in hot water for 5 minutes, strain and then slice.
    • Add all ingredients into a small blender and blend for 1 – 2 minutes or until smooth and all ingredients are combined.
  • *****This can be done in a mortar and pestle, just add 1 ingredient at a time and ensure that it is all mashed and mixed well before adding the next ingredient.*****