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                      CHILIS IN OIL (NAM PRIK POW)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Condiments                       Thai
               Sauces

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       tb           Oil
  3       tb           Finely chopped garlic
  3       tb           Finely chopped shallots
  3       lg           Dry red chilis -- deseeded
                       -- coarsely chopped
  2       tb           Sugar
  1       t            Salt

 Heat the oil, fry the garlic until golden brown, removve with a slotted
 spoon and set aside.  In the same oil fry the shallots until crispy, remove
 and set aside.  Fry the chilis until they darken, remove and place in a
 mortar with the shallot and garlic.  Pound together. Reheat the oil, add
 the paste and warm through.  Add the sugar and salt and mix well to give a
 thick black/red sauce.

 Source: Thai Vegetarian Cooking by Vatcharin Bhumichitr Typed for you by
 Karen Mintzias



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