*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

            SHRIMP PASTE DIPPING SAUCE - NAM PRIK GOONG SIAP *

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8                    Green Thai Chili Peppers
   6                    Cloves Garlic
   2       tb           Shrimp Paste
     1/4   c            Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
     1/3   c            Lime Juice
   3       tb           Palm Sugar
  10                    Whole Large Dried Shrimp
                        -Or Prawns, Rinsed In Warm
                        -Water
                        -----VEGETABLES-----
                        Snake Beans Or Long String
                        -Beans
                        Green Onions/Scallions Or
                        -Spring Onions
                        Tomatoes
                        Broccoli
                        Sugar Peas/Snow Peas

  Place the chilies, garlic and shrimp paste in a mortar and mash with a
  pestle until the garlic is crushed and combined with the other ingredients.
  Add the fish sauce, lime juice and sugar; gently mash together.
  Alternatively, use a blender.
  
  Add the whole dried shrimp and combine.  Remove to a serving bowl and allow
  the shrimp to soak in the sauce for about 15 minutes.
  
  Serve as a dip for the raw or steamed vegetables.
  
  From: Thailand The Beautiful Cookbook.  Typed by Syd Bigger.
 


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