Nam Prik Plah Tu (น้ำพริกปลาทู)

welcome to thai foods recipe again.



nam phrik pla raa" is fermented fish with fresh chilies; "nam phrik kapi" is shrimp paste with fresh chilis; "nam phrik ong" is minced pork, tomato and fresh chili peppers.



Ingredients

• 2 tbsp canola oil
  
  
• 2 pc (200 g) frozen salted mackeral ("plah tu")*
  
  
• 2 shallots, peeled
  
  
• 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
  
  
• 20 fresh Thai chili peppers (prik kee noo)
  
  
• 5 pc dried large chilies (prik chee fah)1 tsp shrimp paste (ka-pee) or
  
  
• 1 Tbsp. dried shrimps1 tbsp fish sauce (nam plah), Golden Boy brand is the best
  
  
• Juice of 1 large fresh lime
  
  
• 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)

Preparation



Lightly brown the mackeral in hot oil in a wok. Remove to paper towel covered plate. It is already cooked, so do not overcook.



Mash shallots, garlic, and chilies in a mortar and pestle or small food processor container until still coarse, not smooth.



Add shrimp paste, blend in with pestle or process briefly. Or if using dried shrimp, pound or process to break up and blend in to the paste.



Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar (if desired). Serve with rice and steamed vegetables. Serves 4.




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