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               NAM PHRIK KAENG SOM (SOUR SOUP CURRY PASTE)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Thai                             Soups
                Curry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   7       ea           Dried chilies
   1       tb           Chopped garlic
   1       tb           Shrimp paste

    Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes and
  deseed.  Into a blender, put all ingredients except
  the shrimp paste and blend until mixed well.  Then,
  add the shrimp paste and blend once more to obtain
  about 1/2 cup of a fine-textured paste.
    This can be stored in a glass jar in the
  refrigerator for 3-4 months.
    (Note:  Krachai is related to ginger and galangal,
  and usually used in fish dishes.)
    Recipe from:  The Elegant Taste of Thailand, by
  Sisamon Kongpan & Pinyo Srisawat.
 


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