6 dried red chillies
1 tsp ground coriander
4–5 coriander leaves (optional)
small handful fresh coriander stalks (use the leaves to garnish)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped (see Recipe Tip)
1 lemongrass stalk, sliced
½ lime, zest only
1 tsp lime juice
2 shallots, roughly chopped
200ml/7fl oz good-quality coconut milk
1 tsp fish paste
Thai jasmine rice, cooked, to serve (optional)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
½ tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp paprika
10g peanuts (optional)
¼ tsp sea salt
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 salmon fillets
3–4 fresh makrut lime leaves