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shrimp paste

💰Cheaper: miso paste

Miso paste provides umami flavor, though it lacks the seafood taste.

Thai bird's eye chilies

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Jalapeños offer a milder heat and are more widely available.

Prepare ingredients: 1/2 cup red chili, 3 large pieces of lemongrass, 4-5 kaffir lime leaves, 1.5 tablespoons dried shrimp, 1 lime, 1 teaspoon shrimp paste, palm sugar, 10 pieces garlic, 10 pieces shallots, galangal, and Chinese parsley roots.

Pound the dried shrimp and galangal slightly to break them down.

Place all ingredients into a food processor.

Blend until the mixture is fine and well combined, adding water if necessary to help blend.

Transfer the blended paste to a pan and add a little extra oil to the mixture.

Cook the paste over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens and the oil begins to separate.

Reduce heat if necessary to prevent burning, and continue stirring until the paste is dry and thick.

Taste the paste and add salt if needed, stirring to combine.

Once the paste is thickened, add lime juice to the mixture and stir well.

Adjust the sourness by adding more lime juice if desired.

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