Nam Prik Kapi (Shrimp Paste Chilli Dip)

Name: Nam Prik Kapi (Shrimp Paste Chilli Dip)
Prep time: 24 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai (Central)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Shrimp paste; 5 Dried Red Chillies; 5 Garlic cloves; 3 Thai shallots; 1 tbsp Palm sugar; 2 Limes; 2 tbsp Dried shrimp; 4 Thai aubergines

Thai

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24 minutes

4 people

Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

24 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

70 kcalper person

Protein 5g

Carbs 9g

Fats 1g

About this dish

Pounded garlic, shallots, dried shrimp and shrimp paste are worked into a punchy, funky paste, balanced with palm sugar and lime. The definitive Central Thai dip, served with Thai aubergine and fresh vegetables.

Allergy Info

Crustaceans

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

Garlic clovesfinely chopped5
Thai shallotsfinely chopped3
Limesjuiced2
Thai auberginesquartered, for serving4

Fish & Seafood

Dried shrimpsoaked and drained2 tbsp

Dried Goods

Palm sugar1 tbsp

Spices & Seasonings

Dried Red Chilliessoaked and drained5

Oils & Condiments

Shrimp paste2 tbsp

Utensils

Chopping board
Sharp knife
Mortar and pestle

Method

Soak the dried chillies and dried shrimp separately in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.

Approx. 4 minutes

Finely chop the garlic and shallots.

Approx. 5 minutes

Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and shallots to a coarse paste, then add the chillies and dried shrimp and continue pounding until well combined.

Approx. 7 minutes

Add the shrimp paste and palm sugar and pound until smooth and fragrant.

Approx. 4 minutes

Stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Approx. 2 minutes

Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with the Thai aubergines and other fresh vegetables for dipping.

Approx. 2 minutes