Prahok Kapi

Ingredients

• Steamed rice - For serving
• Fresh vegetables (such as cucumber, lettuce, and herbs) - For serving
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh red chili - 2, thinly sliced
• Kaffir lime leaves - 4 leaves, thinly sliced
• Lemongrass - 1 stalk, minced
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Shrimp paste - 2 tablespoons
• Prahok - 1/2 cup

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the prahok and shrimp paste. Mix well until smooth.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until fragrant and golden brown.
3. Add the prahok and shrimp paste mixture to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and sliced chili. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the water and continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
6. Serve the prahok kapi with steamed rice and fresh vegetables on the side.
7. Enjoy!