Homemade Nam Prik Pao (Thai Chili Paste/ Chili Jam) Recipe #spicerally

▶ Recipe Ingredients ~ •⁠ ⁠15 nos Dried Red Chiles (use any type of chile, depending on your heat level preference) •⁠ ⁠08-10 Asian Red Shallots (small heads, halved) •⁠ ⁠08-10 cloves Garlic (halved) •⁠ ⁠3 tbsp Dried Shrimp (small) •⁠ ⁠3 tbsp Palm Sugar (grated) •⁠ ⁠1 tbsp Fish Sauce •⁠ ⁠2-3 tbsp Tamarind Paste •⁠ ⁠1 tsp Salt •⁠ ⁠1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce (optional, but recommended) •⁠ ⁠½ cup Vegetable Oil (divided) Directions ~ •⁠ ⁠Slit the dried red chiles using a pair of scissors and remove the seeds and membranes •⁠ ⁠Add the slit-dried red chiles to a preheated pan and dry toast over low heat until smoky. Set aside. •⁠ ⁠In the same pan add the halved shallots and garlic •⁠ ⁠Let them toast for 2-3 minutes over low heat until slightly charred. Set aside. •⁠ ⁠Grind the toasted dried red chiles to a fine powder. •⁠ ⁠To the ground chiles, add the toasted shallots, garlic, dried shrimp, palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, salt, dark soy sauce, and ¼ cup of vegetable oil. •⁠ ⁠Give a good mix to incorporate everything before grinding. •⁠ ⁠Grind to a fine paste •⁠ ⁠In a preheated pan (medium-low heat), add the other ¼ cup of vegetable oil. •⁠ ⁠Once the oil is heated, add the prepared chili paste mixture •⁠ ⁠Mix and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes. •⁠ ⁠Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy! This Homemade Nam Prik Pao (Thai Chili Paste/ Chili Jam) Recipe contains a quantity of about 1 cup. This delicious chili paste simply goes with anything as a great table condiment. Enjoy this chili paste with fried rice, wontons, dumplings, fish cake, and many more! Bon Appetit! #SpiceRally #Recipe