Panang Paste

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted raw peanuts (optional)
• 10 dried, long, red chilies
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/4 tsp mace (or 1/4 piece of nutmeg, coarsely pounded)
• 1 1/2 tbsp galangal
• 2 tbsp lemongrass
• 2 tbsp garlic
• 3 tbsp shallots
• 1 tbsp coriander root
• 1 tsp makrut lime zest
• 1/4 tsp shrimp paste (omit for plant-based)
• 1 large pinch kosher salt