Galangal pasta attempt 3. Success

So last time I felt it was good but one note and lacked body. I replaced the chives with dill and added more almonds.

I minced half an inch of galangal, dill, cilantro, garlic and almonds.

So I fried a bay leaf and chili flakes in oil. This time added fennel.

Once fragrant I added mince.

Once that smelled nice I added pasta water.

Let it get pretty wet when I added pasta and minute before el dente and and cooked the sauce into the pasta.

Garnished with lemon juice.

The dill and fennel were exactly what I needed. I do feel the dish lacks a little unique identity but I will keep improving it, if you have suggestions.