1Prepare the turmeric by cleaning it well; it's not necessary to remove the skin.
2Take a handful of galanga.
3Remove the stem from the middle of the kaffir lime leaves, then hold them together and thin slice.
4Cut the shallots into smaller pieces.
5Combine 2 small shallots, 10 kaffir lime leaves, 12 slices of galanga, 2 roots of turmeric, 1 bulb of garlic, and 4 tablespoons of chopped lemongrass in a blender.
6Add 4 tablespoons of water to the blender.
7Blend all the ingredients well.
8Add one more tablespoon of water if needed for a good consistency.
Ingredients
4 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped
12 slices galanga
1 bulb garlic
2 small shallot, cut into smaller pieces
2 roots turmeric
10 leaves kaffir lime leaf, destemmed and thin sliced
5 tablespoon water
Equipment
blender
Tips
No need to peel turmeric skin, but it may stain your hands yellow.
Remove the stem from kaffir lime leaves before slicing.