Rendang

Combine shallots, garlic, ginger, 1-inch piece of galangal, 4 stalks of lemongrass (white part only, sliced), red chilies, bird's eye chilies, toasted candlenuts, soaked dried chilies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and fennel powder in a blender or food processor. Blend until a fine paste is formed.