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                   Nam Phrik Phao (Roasted Chili Sauce)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces                           *Thai
                Spices And Pastes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           small dried chilies
   3      tablespoons   fish sauce
   2      cups          vegetable oil
     1/3  teaspoon      salt
   8                    shallots -- sliced
   6                    garlic cloves -- sliced
   1      cup           dried shrimp
   1      tablespoon    palm sugar
   1 1/2  tablespoons   tamarind juice

1.  Heat the oil in a wok and fry the shallots and garlic until golden
brown; remove from oil and drain. Add the dried shrimp and dried
chilies; fry until golden brown; remove from oil and drain.

2.  In a mortar or blender, grind the shrimp, garlic, chilies, shallots
and sugar until the mixture is blended well. Add the fish sauce,
tamarind juice, salt and cooled oil from the wok into the blender;
blend until you have a finely textured sauce.

3.  This can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator for about
3-4 months.

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