2 fresh lemon grass stalks
12 small dried red chili peppers, seeded
1 (1-inch) piece fresh galangal, chopped or 4 slices dried
2 red onions, chopped
12 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cardamom seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
4 bay leaves

6 spring onions, washed and trimmed
4 to 6 medium green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, pounded and crushed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 handful lime leaves, torn
2 lemon grass stalks, trimmed back and finely chopped
2 good handfuls fresh basil on the stalk
3 good handfuls fresh coriander on the stalk
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 limes, zested and juiced
4 chicken breasts without bone and skin, each cut into 5 large pieces
16 ounces coconut milk
1 handful chopped pistachio nuts