1 teaspoon thin slices peeled galangal 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 1/2 tablespoons finely
julienned kaffir lime leaves 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 cup minced lemongrass 5 dried piquin chiles, seeded and soaked 10 minutes in lukewarm water, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fish sauce (Nam Pla) 1 egg, well beaten 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 cups coconut milk (not coconut cream) 1 1/2 pounds snapper (or catfish or trout) fillets, sliced into strips 1 / 2 - inch thick 8 banana leaves, cut 14 inches by 10 inches 1/2 pound fresh spinach, stems removed