Penang Kung - Prawn Penang Curry

1 tablespoon Penang curry paste

1 handful snow pea s

1 pound shrimp (peeled and deviened)

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 teaspoons palm sugar (grated, or white or brown sugar )

4 kaffir lime leaves (chopped)

1 red chili (thinly sliced) Penang Curry Paste :

5 dried red chilies (toasted)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large shallot

4 large cloves garlic

1 tablespoon galangal (or ginger)

2 stalks lemongrass (peeled, lower 2 inches)

1 tablespoon kaffir lime zest (or lime)

1 tablespoon cilantro root

1 teaspoon white peppercorn s (toasted and ground)

2 teaspoons coriander seeds (toasted and ground)

1 teaspoon cumin seeds (toasted and ground)

2 tablespoons roasted peanut s (toasted and ground)

1 tablespoon shrimp paste Mash everything with a mortar and pestle or puree everything in a food processor.