Nam phrik pla tu

What to get ready

• Saba mackerel 1.3 lb
• Shrimp paste (mam ruoc) 2.8 oz
• Chilli 20
• Garlic 20 cloves
• Lime 4
• Palm sugar 2.1 oz
• Oil 1 ⅔ cups

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.