Ingredients with Measurements:
- 10 dried red chillies
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 shallots
- 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Special equipment needed:
- Mortar and pestle or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Roast the dried red chillies in a dry pan over medium heat until they are fragrant and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the roasted chillies, garlic, and shallots into a paste.
3. In a small pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp paste and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the chilli paste to the pan and stir to combine with the shrimp paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the palm sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and water to the pan. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- Makes about 1/2 cup of dip
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 60
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Dried red chillies can be substituted with fresh red chillies.
- Palm sugar can be substituted with brown sugar.
- Tamarind paste can be substituted with lime juice.
Variations:
- Add chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds for extra texture.
- Use different types of chillies for different levels of spiciness.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tanginess.
Tips and tricks:
- Be careful not to burn the chillies when roasting them.
- Adjust the amount of chillies to your desired level of spiciness.
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in a small pan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a small bowl with fresh vegetables or crackers for dipping.
Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with grilled meats or seafood.
Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice or sticky rice.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dip is too thick, add more water to thin it out.
- If the dip is too salty, add more palm sugar or tamarind paste to balance the flavors.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the shrimp paste thoroughly to avoid any risk of foodborne illness.
Food history:
- Nam Phrik Phao is a traditional Thai dip that is commonly served as a condiment or dipping sauce.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, savory, sweet, and tangy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a condiment or dipping sauce for grilled meats or seafood.
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Region: Thai