1 tbsp shrimp paste, roasted until fragrant
60 gm (2 oz) fresh galangal, cut into slivers and roasted until fragrant (see note below)
60 ml (1/4 cup) grated coconut, roasted in a low-heat oven until lightly brown
120 gm (4 oz) small dried shrimps
60 gm (2 oz) shallots, peeled and coarsely cut
1.5 teaspoons fresh ginger, sliced
230 gm (8 oz) palm sugar (broken into small chunks)
2 tbsp table sugar
salt for seasoning