Title: Shrimp Paste Dipping Sauce Nam Prik Goong Siap
Categories: Ethnic Relish
Yield: 4 Servings

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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