"Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
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> Nam Prik Gang Ped
>
> 9 dried little red Thai chiles (prik kee noo)
> 2 pieces galanga
> 2 pieces Kaffir lime (makruet) rind
> 1/4 cup warm water
>
> 1 stalk lemongrass, bottom 6" (15 cm) only
>
> 2 Tbs finely chopped garlic
> 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
> 1 tsp shrimp paste
> 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander root
>
> 1. Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles. Soak the chiles,
> galanga and
> Kaffir lime rind in the warm water for at least 15 minutes. Drain and
> reserve the soaking water.
>
> 2. Chop the chiles, galanga, Kaffir lime rind and lemongrass finely.
>
> 3. Combine all ingredients and pound to a smooth paste in a mortar and
> pestle or in a blender (If you use a blender, you may need to add a
> little
> of that reserved soaking water to aid in grinding). Discard unused
> soaking
> water.
>
> Lasts 2 weeks in the fridge, 6 months in the freezer. Use it wherever
> you'd
> like some flavorful heat!
>
> You'll need three times this amount for 1 kg of fish.
>

Thanks Nick, what could be a substitute for yellow onion?