Ingredients Close About 1 cup (240 ml)
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Yellow kroeung (base) 4 stalks lemongrass, tough outer layers and tops removed, tender core thinly sliced 2 in (5 cm) fresh galangal, peeled and thinly sliced 2 in (5 cm) fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced, or 1 tbsp (9 g) ground turmeric 2 tbsp chopped fingerroot (krachai), if available 6 kaffir lime leaves, centre ribs removed, finely sliced Zest of 1 kaffir lime, if available 8 cloves garlic, peeled 5 shallots, peeled and chopped 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt, to help the pounding To make it red kroeung (optional) For extra depth (optional) Add these ingredients to your shopping list
Development draft. This is an untested development recipe from the cookbook project. It has not been kitchen-tested, and the quantities and timings are the author's working draft rather than a verified result.