BASE BE SIAP (Spice Paste For Chicken), Another Bali Food

INGREDIENTS:
225 gr shallots, peeled
125 gr cloves garlic, peeled
50 gr kencur root, peeled and chopped
60 gr laos, peeled and chopped
100 gr candlenuts
125 gr fresh turmeric, peeled & chopped
50 gr bird's eye chilies, finely sliced
50 gr chopped palm sugar
150 ml coconut oil
2 stalks lemon grass, bruised
3 salam leaves
250 ml water
¾ tbsp salt

PREPARATION:
Grind all ingredients except lemon grass, salam leaves and water, coarsely in food processor. Place in heavy sauce pan, add all remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat for approximately 60 minutes or until water is evaporated and marinade changes to golden color.