1 ts Cumin seeds

1 ts Coriander seeds

6 Fresh green chilies, chopped

1 tb Chopped lemon grass

1 ts Chopped coriander root

1 tb Chopped shallots

1 tb Chopped garlic

1 ts Chopped galangal

7 Peppercorns

1 ts Salt

1 ts Shrimp paste

Place the cumin and coriander seeds in a pan, without adding any oil. Dry-fry them, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes until they are aromatic and slightly browned. Pound them with the remaining ingredients to produce a fine paste. From "Discover Thai Cooking" by Chaslin, Canungmai and Tettoni, Times Editions, Singapore. 1987 Posted by Stephen Ceideburg April 18 1990.