Grind the dry ingredients in a coffee grinder or stone mortar.
Cut the galangal and lemongrass thinly.
In a food processor, mix all the other ingredients with oil.
Store the paste in the refrigerator.
In a pan, cook the paste with oil until smokey, add coconut milk slowly and cook out most of the water.
Add meat and cook until tender with fish sauce.
Add vegetables and lime leaves.
Garnish with basil and citrus zest.
Serve with Jasmine Rice.