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Thailand · Tương mắm tôm Nam phrik kapi

Nam phrik kapi

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Grilling shrimp paste wrapped in banana leaves enhances the aroma and reduces its pungent taste.
  2. 2 Grind the garlic and chili peppers in a mortar until crushed, then add the grilled shrimp paste and grind together.
  3. 3 Add the crushed palm sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
  4. 4 Add lime juice, and taste to ensure it has a balanced blend of salty, spicy, sour, and sweet flavors.
  5. 5 Served with fried dried fish, eggplant, and various boiled vegetables as dipping sauces.