Jeow Het Recipe (Lao Mushroom Dipping Sauce)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups mushrooms (sliced, see notes)
• 1/2 cup shallots (sliced)
• 10 cloves garlic
• 2 chilies (add to taste)
• 1 teaspoon MSG
• 1 1/2 tablespoon fermented fish sauce
• 1 tbsp green onions (chopped)
• 1 tbsp coriander (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Grill the mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and chilies. You can do this over charcoal or in a pan on low heat. Wait until they get a nice, charred look. You can put them on skewers first but using tongs works great too.

2. 2

   Use a clay mortar and pestle to crush the garlic, chilies, and shallots together.

3. 3

   Add the grilled mushrooms, MSG, and fermented fish sauce. Pound until everything is well mixed.

4. 4

   Stir in the coriander and green onions gently. Serve immediately and enjoy!