Sitka Seafood Market

Ingredients

• 8 small Thai bird chiles, stemmed and finely chopped
• 3 (6-inch) long, mild green chiles, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 2 stalks lemongrass, tender inner bulb from the bottom 4 inches, finely chopped
• 1 ½-inch piece galangal or ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 Makrut lime leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (leaves, stems, and roots if attached)
• ½ tablespoon shrimp paste (or 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon peanut or other mild-flavored vegetable oil