# Thai Chili Paste Recipe (Nam Prik Pao)

Cuisine: thai · Time: 30 minutes · Servings: 6

## Ingredients

- 1.05 ounce garlic (chopped)
- 2.1 ounces shallots (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 ounces large dried chilies (chopped, see notes)
- 6  dried chilies
- 1/2 tablespoon shrimp paste
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (chop to measure)
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

## Steps

1. Grill sliced chilies, garlic, and shallots, turning them occasionally, until they are charred.
2. In a food processor, combine all your ingredients at once. Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
3. Transfer the mixture to a pan. Simmer the paste over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for approx 2 minutes, until the oil begins to separate from the paste. Enjoy!

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Source: hungryinthailand — https://hungryinthailand.com/thai-chili-paste/
Page: https://findfood.fun/en/recipes/6626
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