Title: Kreung Gaeng Masaman (Muslim Curry Paste)
Categories: Thai Sauce Indian Blank
Yield: 1 Big servin

1	sm	Onion
12	x	Cloves garlic
2	ts	Gaip (shrimp paste)
4	x	Slices of fresh or dried ka (galingale) or sub.ginger
8	x	Dried chillies
4	x	Stalks lemongrass, chop fine
1/2	ts	Peppercorns
2	tb	Coriander seeds
2	tb	Cumin seeds
6	x	Whole cloves

ingredients into a dry wok and shake over a moderate heat for 5 mins. or so, until they begin to brown. In a mortar, pound all the ingredients, except the gapi, together to a smooth paste. Add the gapi, and pound until mixed. Store covered in the refrigerator til needed.

From: The Thai Cookbook, Authentic Recipes for Your Kitchen by Pannipa Dibbayawan and Guy Cox Typed by Joell Abbott 8/94

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