Ingredients:
- Shrimp: The paste is made from shrimp, which is fermented with salt.
- Salt: The shrimp is fermented with salt.
- Other ingredients: The paste may also contain garlic, chilies, palm sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce
Other ingredients: The paste may also contain garlic, chilies, palm sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce
Serving Suggestions:
- Vegetable Dip: Serve as a dip with fresh or steamed vegetables.
- Sticky Rice: Pair with sticky rice for a traditional Northern Thai snack.
- Grilled Meats: Use as a condiment for grilled meats like pork, chicken, or beef.
- Noodles and Rice: Mix into noodles or rice dishes for added flavor.
Preparation Instructions (if preparing from scratch):
- Roast: Roast green chilies, garlic, and shallots until they are charred and soft.
- Peel: Peel the charred skin from the chilies, garlic, and shallots.
- Pound: Pound the ingredients together in a mortar and pestle until a coarse paste forms.
- Season: Add fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and coriander to taste.
Storage: Store Nam Prik Num in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to one week.
Allergy Information: Contains fish sauce. Not suitable for vegetarians or those with fish allergies.