>> time required: 20 minutes
>> course: ingredient

Toast the dry spices, @corriander seeds{1%tsp}, @cumin seeds{1%tsp}, @white pepper{1%tbsp}, @cardamom pod{2}
Grind to fine powder.
Trim and slice the @lemongrass{2}, cut away grassy stalks and hard bottom, remove outer leaves.
Blend @corriander roots{5}, @galanga{1%thumb}, @kaffir leaves{3}, @garlic cloves{1%head}, @shallots{3}, and @green chilis{150%g} into a paste.
Add ground spices, @salt{1%tsp}, @msg{1%pinch}, and @shrimp paste{1%tbsp}.