*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

            Nam Prik Goong Siap (Shrimp Paste Dipping Sauce)

Recipe By     : Thailand The Beautiful Cookbook
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Thai

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8                    Green Thai chiles
   6       cl           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
                        Tomatoes
                        Broccoli
                        Sugar Peas or 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.
  
  Typed by: Syd Bigger
 

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