Components
INGREDIENTS
Galangal, peeled, thinly sliced, chopped
Shallot, thinly sliced
Garlic, thinly sliced
Coriander root, thinly sliced
Green bird’s eye chili
Pea eggplant caper
Caper brine (reserved from pea eggplant capers)
Light palm sugar
Sumac
METHOD
Combine galangal, shallot, garlic, coriander root, bird’s eye chili, and pea eggplant in mesh basket, then char over embers.
Transfer to mortar and pound into fine paste using pestle, then season with caper brine, sumac, and light palm sugar as needed, taste and adjust as needed.