Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this authentic shrimp paste dip, perfect for serving with fresh veggies and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons dried shrimp (soaked in hot water)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- Thai chilies, to taste (1-2 for mild, extra for more heat)
- 1.5 tablespoons finely chopped palm sugar
- 2 tablespoons shrimp paste
- 3–4 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1–2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons water (adjust for desired consistency)
- Extra chopped red and green peppers (optional, for color)
- For Serving: Jasmine rice, steamed or raw veggies, pan-fried mackerel, vegetable omelet, boiled eggs, Japanese eggplant slices
Instructions
- Soak the dried shrimp: Cover the dried shrimp in water and microwave for 30 seconds or until steaming hot. Let them cool down for a minute.
- Pound the shrimp: Drain the shrimp and pound them in a mortar and pestle until they are fluffy and coarse.
- Add the garlic and chilies: Toss in the garlic cloves and chilies, then pound until finely incorporated.
- Incorporate the palm sugar: Add the finely chopped palm sugar and continue to pound until it mostly dissolves into the mixture.
- Mix in the shrimp paste: Add the shrimp paste and mix energetically until no clumps remain.
- Add lime juice and fish sauce: Incorporate lime juice and fish sauce, adjusting to taste. Start with one tablespoon of water, mix, then taste again for consistency and flavor, adding more water as needed.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and add a sprinkle of extra chopped peppers for color. Serve with jasmine rice and an array of accompaniments.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg