Chilis in oil (nam prik pow)
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | tablespoons | Oil |
| 3 | tablespoons | Finely chopped garlic |
| 3 | tablespoons | Finely chopped shallots |
| 3 | larges | Dry red chilis; deseeded coarsely chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons | Sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
Directions
Heat the oil, fry the garlic until golden brown, removve with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same oil fry the shallots until crispy, remove and set aside. Fry the chilis until they darken, remove and place in a mortar with the shallot and garlic. Pound together. Reheat the oil, add the paste and warm through. Add the sugar and salt and mix well to give a thick black/red sauce.
Source: Thai Vegetarian Cooking by Vatcharin Bhumichitr Typed for you by Karen Mintzias