INGREDIENTS
4
large dried red chile peppers, seeds removed (I recommend guajillo)
2
thai chilis or 1 jalepeno, seeds removed (add more for more heat)
10 cloves
garlic, peeled
1 tsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
ground coriander
1/2 tsp
shrimp paste
1 tbsp
white peppercorns
3
shallots peeled
grated zest of ½ lime
1
inch galangal or ginger, peeled (I recommend using galangal *see notes for where to buy*)
1
stalk lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
small handful of fresh cilantro
2 tbsp
extra virgin coconut oil
2 lb
steak, chicken breast, chicken thighs, or shrimp, cut into bite sized chunks
1 can
full fat coconut milk (14 oz)
1 tbsp
plus ½ teaspoon fish sauce
1
red bell pepper, thinly sliced
juice of ½ lime (1 tablespoon)
small handful of thai basil leaves
sliced thai chiles (optional)
lime wedges
fresh cilantro