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Nam Prik Pao (Thai Chilli Paste)

Course Condiment
Cuisine Thai
Keyword nam prik pao
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsps vegetable oil
  • 4 shallots finely chopped
  • 6 garlic clove minced
  • 1 1/2 tbps soft dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • Dash light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsps gochugaru red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp tamarind paste

Instructions

  1. Add oil to a hot wok over a medium heat.  Add the chopped shallots.  Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

  2. Add the minced garlic.  Mix well and stir-fry until the shallots and garlic begin to brown, around 3-4 minutes.

  3. Add dark brown sugar, water, fish sauce, light soy sauce & gochugaru red pepper flakes.  Mix well and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

  4. Add 1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste.  Mix well and stir-fry for a further 1 minute until aromatic.  Set aside to cool completely.