Yellow Curry Paste - Mr. Cook

Ingredients

• 5 small dried red chilies
• 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• ½ tsp. black peppercorns
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 Tbsp. chopped lemongrass
• 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 2 Tbsp. chopped shallots
• 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro stems
• 1 Tbsp. grated fresh galangal
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• Minced zest of lime 1
• 1 tsp. shrimp paste (optional)
• ½ tsp. palm or brown sugar