Basic Directions:

Basic Directions:

1. In a flat frying pan over low heat, toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and dried red chilies until lightly browned and flavorful.
2. Grind the chilies, the dry seeds and spices, and the salt until very fine.
3. Prepare the fresh herbs by chopping, grating, and cutting until all very fine.
4. Combine it all and grind until you have a smooth paste, then add the shrimp paste and mash it in until everything is well blended and you have a smooth, dark red paste.

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