Dried Shrimp Chili Sauce

Ingredients

 * 15 red chilies, sliced and seeded
 * 2 Tbs. dried shrimp paste
 * 2 medium-sized tomato, chopped
 * 2 small shallots, peeled and sliced
 * 2 cloves garlic, peeled and bruised
 * 2 Tbs. oil
 * 1 tsp. sugar
 * 1 Tbs. salt
 * 1 Tbs. lime juice

Directions

 * 1)  Heat oil over medium heat and sauté the first five ingredients for approximately 2-3 minutes.
 * 2) With a mortar and a pestle, grind the sautéd ingredients along with the rest of the ingredients.