nam prik

A funky, umami, salty, spicy dip! This traditional dish is a staple in many Thai homes, and though it is an acquired taste, once you've acquired it, there's nothing else like it! 

Funky Shrimp Paste Dip - Nam Prik Gapi

shrimp

garlic

Thai chilies

½ Tbsp finely chopped palm sugar

shrimp paste

lime juice

fish sauce

water

red and green peppers

Jasmine rice (necessary)

veggies

Pan fried mackerel

Vegetable omelette (see video for a quick demo of how to make it)

eggs

eggplant

Note: Seasonings are given

Cover dried shrimp in water and microwave for 30 seconds or however long it takes the water to be steaming hot. Let it cool for a few minutes.

Drain the dried shrimp (you can keep the water and use it as the water called for in the recipe). Add dried shrimp to a mortar and pestle and pound until they're broken into small fluffy bits.

Add garlic and chilies and pound until the garlic and chilies are fine. (Larger bits of chili skins are fine.)

Add palm sugar and pound until it's mostly dissolved.

Add shrimp paste and pound to mix, making sure there are no clumps of shrimp paste left.

Add lime juice and fish sauce and mix well with a spoon. Add about a tablespoon of water to start then taste; and if you want it to be a bit more mellow, add a little more water. But keep in mind this is supposed to be a strongly-flavoured dip that's used only a little at a time. You can also add more lime juice, sugar or fish sauce as needed.

Serve with all the accompaniments and enjoy!

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One of the most basic dishes enjoyed by Thai people all over the country. It's a spicy dip made with the funky, umami, fermented shrimp paste that I absolutely love, and it brings me back home every time I eat it.

Thai Shrimp Paste Dip (Nam Prik Gapi) - Hot Thai Kitchen

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