- 5 dried red chile peppers, or to taste
- 2 onions, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more as needed
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons shrimp paste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon lemon grass powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Blend chile peppers, onions, cilantro, oil, garlic, coriander, lemon zest, cumin, shrimp paste, paprika, peppercorns, lemon grass, turmeric, and salt together in a blender until a smooth, paste-like consistency is reached.