Step 1

In a bowl, mix together chili paste, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and sugar.

Step 2

Crush galangal, lemongrass, and garlic in a mortar until it forms a paste.

Step 3

Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add the mixture from step 1, sliced chilies, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds, or until the mixture becomes aromatic.

Step 4

Add shrimp to the wok and cook for 1–2 minutes, or until they are cooked through.

Step 5

Push everything to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the empty space and scramble them. Then, mix the eggs with the rest of the ingredients.

Step 6

Add rice and stir-fry thoroughly.

Step 7

Add the remaining ingredients and continue to stir-fry until each rice grain is coated with sauce. Serve immediately.