INGREDIENTS
12 dried bird's-eye chiles
10 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
6 medium shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound ground pork
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped scallions (green and white parts)