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              NAM PHRIK KAENG SOM (SOUR SOUP CURRY PASTE)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Thai                             Soups
               Curry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  7       ea           Dried chilies
  1       tb           Chopped garlic
  1       tb           Shrimp paste

   Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes and
 deseed.  Into a blender, put all ingredients except
 the shrimp paste and blend until mixed well.  Then,
 add the shrimp paste and blend once more to obtain
 about 1/2 cup of a fine-textured paste.
   This can be stored in a glass jar in the
 refrigerator for 3-4 months.
   (Note:  Krachai is related to ginger and galangal,
 and usually used in fish dishes.)
   Recipe from:  The Elegant Taste of Thailand, by
 Sisamon Kongpan & Pinyo Srisawat.



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