Base Gede (chilli paste)

RECIPE
2 hot chillies – seeded removed, sliced
10 shallots peeled and sliced
6 garlic cloves sliced
50gm galangal – peeled and sliced
50gm turmeric – peeled and sliced
2 tbsp coriander seed
6 macadamia nuts roughly chopped
50gm ginger peeled and sliced
1 tbsp palm sugar or coconut sugar
100ml coconut oil
2 sticks lemongrass
2 bay leaves
1 kafir lime leaf
 
METHOD
Combine all ingredients, except lemongrass, bay and kafir leaves.
Blend until the mix resembles a paste – add  small amounts of water until this happens.
Heat oil in fry pan and fry all ingredients over medium heat until water is evaporated and you have a nice golden colour.