Laksa Paste
½ tsp cumin, lightly fried
½ tsp cardomon pods, lightly fried
½ tsp turmeric
½ shrimp paste – wrap in foil and grill
4 chillies, chopped and seeded
4 shallots, roughly chopped
1 stalk lemongrass
2 tsp galangal or ginger
Grind all into a paste.