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Nam Prik Kapi – A Classic Thai Shrimp Paste Chili Dip Recipe

Serving: 1   Prep Time: 20 mins
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients you need:

  • 3 tablespoons shrimp paste
  • 10 fresh chilis
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons cooled boiled water
  • 20 g. Pea eggplants
  • Fresh vegetables
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1

Start by gathering all the essential ingredients for your Nam Prik Kapi.

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2

Roasting the shrimp paste helps bring out its aroma. Simply wrap it in foil and cover it to contain the smell while it cooks.

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3

Roast it in the oven, on a pan, or even in an air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for about 5–10 minutes, or until it becomes fragrant.

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4

Peel the garlic and add it along with the chilies to a mortar. Pound until well combined and no large chunks remain.

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5

Add the shrimp paste and palm sugar. Pound until the sugar is fully dissolved and everything is well mixed.

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6

Add about 20 pea eggplants to the mortar and gently crush them—just enough to release the seeds.

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7

Add 2–3 teaspoons of cooled boiled water and mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

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