Laksa Gravy

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Herbs

6	sm	Dried red chilies, soaked in warm water
1		Stalk lemon grass, thick lower part only
8		Shallots OR
1	md	Red or brown onion
4	sl	Fresh galangal OR
1	ts	Ground dried galangal
4		Candlenuts
1/2	ts	Shrimp paste (blacan)
1/4	c	Oil
1	ts	Ground turmeric
2	ts	Ground coriander
2	tb	Dried shrimp, soaked and pounded
2	cn	Coconut milk (13 1/2 oz)
		Reserved chicken stock
1/2	lb	Chinese fish balls
1	ts	Salt