Step 2

Step 1: Add 1 chopped shallot, 10 dried chillies, 1 stalk of chopped lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon of salted soy beans, 2 1/2 tbsp of shrimp paste, 5 cloves of chopped garlic, and 1/4 cup of water to a mini blender, and blend for about 2 minutes until you are left with a paste.

Step 3

Step 2: Now heat a dash of cooking oil in a non stick saucepan on a high heat, and then add the paste that we just made, and fry it for about 1 to minutes to release the aroma of the paste.

Step 4

Step 3: Now add 150g minced pork and mix with the paste and fry until the pork begins to cook. Then add 100g of fresh cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, lower the heat, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes whilst continually stirring.

Step 5

Step 4: By now the cherry tomatoes should have softened. Squash them with a wooden spoon so that they break open, and stir everything thoroughly. Continue stirring and heating on a low heat for about 15 minutes until you have a thick dip like this. Serve with your choice of chopped fresh vegetables or with steamed jasmine rice and enjoy!