Thai Roasted Chili Paste (Nahm Prik Pao) Recipe

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Thai Roasted Chili Paste (Nahm Prik Pao)
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
103
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup small dried red chilies such as chiles de arbol, stemmed halved crosswise and loosely packed (about 32) or 1/2 cup chile, japones stemmed halved crosswise and loosely packed (about 32)
  • 1/4 cup garlic clove, unpeeled (8 - 10 cloves)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. In a wok or a small, heavy skillet, dry fry the chilies over med-low heat until the darken and become fragrant and brittle, 3-5 minutes. Remove and transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Increase the heat to medium and dry fry the shallots and garlic, turning them occasionally, until they are softened, wilted, and blistered.
  3. Stem the chilies and discard most of the seeds. Crumble the chilies into small pieces. Trim the shallots and garlic, discarding the peel and root ends, and chop coarsely. Combine the chilies, shallots, and garlic in a mini-processor or blender and pulse to a coarse paste. Add 1/4 cup of the oil and grind to a fairly smooth paste. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup oil into the wok or a skillet. Place over medium heat until a bit of the paste added to the pan sizzles at once, about 1 minute. Add the ground chili paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the paste gradually darkens and releases a rich fragrance, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  5. Combine the sugar, tamarind, soy sauce, and salt in a small bowl and stir well. Add this mixture to the cooked chili paste and stir to combine. The paste will be quite oily, and must be well stirred before each use. Transfer to a jar, cap tightly, and refrigerate for up to one month. Use at room temp in recipes or as a condiment.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 103.27 Kcal (432 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.11g 14%
Sodium 283.65mg 12%
Potassium 38.25mg 1%
Total Carbs 6g 2%
Sugars 3.99g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 1%
Protein 0.55g 1%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 8.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 363.56 Kcal (1522 kJ)
Calories from fat 288.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.08g 14%
Sodium 998.61mg 12%
Potassium 134.68mg 1%
Total Carbs 21.12g 2%
Sugars 14.06g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 1%
Protein 1.93g 1%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 28.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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