- 1-2 fresh red chilies
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3 cloves of garlic cut in slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh galangal
- 1-2 tablespoons ground macadamia nuts
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying the paste
- 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
- 3-4 dl boiling chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar
- Salt to taste