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Thailand · Tương ớt cá thu Nam phrik pla tu

Nam phrik pla tu

30 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Fry the mackerel until golden brown and crispy, then remove the flesh and discard the bones.
  2. 2 Grind the garlic and chili peppers in a mortar, then add the shrimp paste and grind together.
  3. 3 Add the fish meat and pound it together until the mixture forms a coarse mass.
  4. 4 Add palm sugar and lemon juice to taste.
  5. 5 Serve with fresh vegetables, cucumber, and a whole fried mackerel.