For the Rendang Paste: • lemongrass, thinly sliced (use the bottom 6 inches) • dried red chilies, soaked in hot water and seeded • shallots, peeled • garlic, peeled • thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled • thumb-sized piece of galangal (if available, or substitute with more ginger) • ground turmeric • ground coriander • ground cumin • vegetable oil • boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces •