Ingredients: For the Red Curry Paste: 3-4 dried red chili peppers, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, chopped 1-inch piece of galangal or ginger, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro stems 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional) Zest of 1 lime 2