Basic Lemon Grass Curry Sauce

Ingredients

 * 1/3cup	lemon grass -- sliced
 * 4clv	garlic
 * 1tsp	galangal -- dried
 * 1tsp	ground turmeric
 * 1x	jalapeqo chile stemmed & seeded
 * 3x	shallots
 * 3 1/2cup-coconut milk
 * 3x	lime leaves
 * 1pch	salt or shrimp paste

Directions

 * 1) Puree together the lemon grass, garlic, galangal, turmeric, Jalapeqos and shallots.
 * 2) Bring the coconut milk to a boil and add the pureed ingredients, lime leaves, and salt and boil gently, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.
 * 3) Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for about 30 minutes, or until lime leaves are tender and the sauce is creamy. Remove the leaves before serving.
 * 4) To prepare one portion, pour 1/2 cup of this curry sauce into a shallow vessel or a wok. Add 1/2 cup of meat or vegetables, bring to a medium boil and cook to desired degree.