• ½ cup water or broth 

• 1 stalk lemongrass, cut diagonally into 1” pieces

• 2 pieces galangal (can be found at most International markets or substitute ginger root)

• 1 kaffir lime leaf, torn in half (fresh leaves can be found at most International markets or substitute about 1 tsp of lime zest)

• 3-5 chilies, crushed

• 1 tomato, quartered

• 1 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 2 shallots, halved

• 1 tsp sugar

• 2 tbsp fish sauce (substitute soy sauce for vegetarian) 

• 1-2 tsp Thai chili paste 

• 3 ½ oz prawns (substitute oyster mushrooms or tofu for vegetarian version)

• ½ cup coconut milk or evaporated milk 

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp chopped cilantro

• 1 tsp chopped spring onion

• 1 tsp chopped sawtooth coriander (can substitute extra cilantro if unable to find this)

Tools

• Cutting board

• Chef's knife

• Large pot