Laksa Gravy

Name: Laksa Gravy
Ingredients: 6 small red chili peppers soaked; 1 each lemongrass stalk; 8 each shallots; 1 medium onions; 4 slices galangal root; 4 each candlenuts; 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon turmeric ground; 2 teaspoons coriander ground; 2 tablespoons shrimp pounded; 2 cans coconut milk; 1/2 pound chinese fish balls; 1 teaspoon salt

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

6 small red chili peppers soaked
1 each lemongrass stalk
8 each shallots
1 medium onions
4 slices galangal root
4 each candlenuts
1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon turmeric ground
2 teaspoons coriander ground
2 tablespoons shrimp pounded
2 cans coconut milk
1/2 pound chinese fish balls
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Pound together chiles, lemon grass, shallots, galangal, candlenuts and shrimp paste or grind in food processor or blender, adding 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.
2

Stir in turmeric and coriander.
3

Heat remaining oil in large saucepan.
4

Add ground ingredients and fry gently, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes.
5

Add dried shrimp and fry 2 minutes.
6

Remove thick coconut milk from top of unshaken can with ladle.
7

Combine remaining milks.
8

There should be 3 cups thinner coconut milk.
9

Add thin coconut milk and reserved shrimp stock to fried mixture and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
10

Add fish balls and simmer 5 minutes.
11

Add thick coconut milk and salt and simmer until gravy thickens.