Spice base
2 dried chillies, soaked for 1 hour in bot water and drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon grass
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger or galangal
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon shrimp paste