Title: Nam Prik Pow (Black Chili Paste)
Categories: Thai, Condiment
Yield: 1 servings
8 oz Dried shrimp
1 c Oil; for deep-frying
4 oz Dried green jalapeno peppers
1 c Shallots; chopped
1 c Garlic; chopped
2 tb Shrimp paste
1/3 c Fish sauce (nam pla)
1/4 c Sugar
This dip will give any food a much richer taste, and add spiciness.
Heat a small pan with the oil and deep-fry the dried peppers,
shallots, and garlic until dark brown. Place the fried ingredients
with all the others in a blender, and process until a smooth
mixture forms.
Pour the entire mixture into a medium skillet and fry on medium
heat for 5 minutes. Remove, cool, and place in a jar with a tight
fitting lid and use as needed. It will keep indefinitely.
