Step 1

Add chilis, garlic, and shallots to a pan over a medium heat.

Step 2

Leave the ingredients in the pan long enough so that they become scorched. Don't worry about blackened skin: we will be discarding this.

Step 3

Remove ingredients from the heat and leave to cool for five minutes. After five minutes, peel the skins from the shallots, chilis, and garlic. The skins should peel off easily.

Step 4

Place chilis, shallots, and garlic in a mortar. Pound the ingredients together until they form a coarse consistency and they are thoroughly mixed.

Step 5

Add fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and pound a couple more times. Serve in a small bowl and dip fried meet, boiled vegetables, or sticky rice into the nam prik noom. Enjoy one of Northern Thailand's tastiest treats!