How yummy is laksa? Macadamias make this paste sing.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp shrimp paste
- 6 dried long red chillies stalks removed
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 2x 4cm pieces fresh turmeric
- 3 golden shallots peeled, chopped roughly
- 2 lemongrass stalks white part only, chopped
- 4 cm piece galangal peeled, chopped
- 3 cm piece ginger peeled, chopped
- 1/2 cup raw macadamias
- 2 cloves garlic peeled, chopped
- 1 tbsp macadamia oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Wrap shrimp paste loosely in a piece of aluminium foil, place on a small baking tray and oven-roast for 10-12 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from oven, unwrap and set aside.
- Place chillies in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 15 minutes. Drain and place in a food processor with shrimp paste and remaining ingredients and process to a fine paste, adding a little water (1 tablespoon at a time) if paste is too thick.
Notes
The paste can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.