Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   9      large         dried red chiles
   7                    shallots -- chopped
   6      cloves        garlic
   2      teaspoons     coriander roots
  15                    pepper corns
   3      slices        galangal
   2      stalks        lemon grass -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    coriander seeds
   1      tablespoon    cumin seeds
   1      teaspoon      shrimp paste
   1      teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Coarsely chop the chiles and soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain. Pound together all the ingredients to produce a fine paste. From "Discover Thai Cooking" by Chaslin, Canungmai and Tettoni