It was Turmeric, Garlic, Chili, Ginger, Lime Juice, Tamarind, I think... rough mash in the Mortar n Pestle. Then add soy and fish sauce and a spoon of brown sugar to half to for the meat. Then add the other half to the wok, after the meat and before coconut milk. If that makes sense. :-)
_{ps. Lime Juice goes a long way!}