Sour curry paste (nam prik kaeng som)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10Dried chilies
5Shallots, chopped
1tablespoonShrimp paste
1tablespoonSalt

Directions

Coarsely chop the chilies and soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain.

Pound all the ingredients together to produce a fine paste which goes well with fish and vegetables.

From "Discover Thai Cooking" by Chaslin, Canungmai and Tettoni, Times Editions, Singapore. 1987

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg April 18 1990.