Nam Prik Ong

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Cilantro - A handful, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Palm sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Shrimp paste - 1 teaspoon
• Dried chili peppers - 5-10, depending on desired spiciness
• Shallots - 2, minced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Tomatoes - 2 large, chopped
• Ground pork - 1 cup

Let's Get Started

1. Soak the dried chili peppers in warm water until soft, then drain and set aside.
2. In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic, shallots, chili peppers, and shrimp paste into a paste.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the ground pork. Cook until browned and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the spice paste and cook until fragrant.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and become saucy.
6. Return the ground pork to the pan and stir to combine.
7. Season with fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice. Adjust to taste.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
9. Serve with fresh vegetables and sticky rice.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Appetizer
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: 200
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 15g
• Protein: 10g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Sugar: 5g