Shrimp paste dipping sauce - nam prik goong siap *

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 Green Thai Chili Peppers
6 Cloves Garlic
2 tablespoons Shrimp Paste
¼ cup Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
⅓ cup Lime Juice
Snake Beans Or Long String Beans
Green Onions/Scallions Or Spring Onions
3 tablespoons Palm Sugar
10 Whole Large Dried Shrimp Or Prawns, Rinsed In Warm Water
Tomatoes
Broccoli
Sugar Peas/Snow Peas

Directions

VEGETABLES

Placethe chilies, garlic and shrimp paste in a mortar and mash with a pestle until the garlic is crushed and combined with the other ingredients. Add the fish sauce, lime juice and sugar; gently mash together. Alternatively, use a blender.

Add the whole dried shrimp and combine. Remove to a serving bowl and allow the shrimp to soak in the sauce for about 15 minutes.

Serve as a dip for the raw or steamed vegetables.

From: Thailand The Beautiful Cookbook. Typed by Syd Bigger.

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