Nam Prik Kapi (Thai Shrimp Paste Dip)
Learn how to make Nam Prik Kapi, a bold and authentic Thai shrimp paste chili dip. Perfect with fresh veggies, fried fish, or steamed rice.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic
- 2-3 chilies (Add whole chilies later for people who wants more spice.)
- 3.5 tbsp kapi (Thai shrimp paste) (Wrap and grill before using.)
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or table sugar)
- 1/4 cup pea eggplants (optional)
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- 150 mL warm water (or orange juice for better color and flavor.)
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce (start with 1 tbsp as every brand is different.)
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp paste: Wrap the shrimp paste in aluminum foil or double-layered banana leaves. Grill it over medium heat for 3–5 minutes to mellow the strong aroma. If using banana leaves, they’ll add a pleasant, smoky fragrance.
- In a mortar and pestle, pound garlic and Thai chilies until roughly crushed. Add the grilled shrimp paste and continue pounding until well mixed.
- Optionally: If using pea eggplants, add them in and gently pound to crack them open without smashing completely.
- Add sugar and lime juice. Stir to dissolve the sugar and balance the flavors.
- Adjust consistency and saltiness: Add warm water to loosen the mixture into a dip-like texture. Stir well, then add fish sauce to taste (start with 1 tablespoon.)
- Add more whole chilies for presentation and for people who would love to have more spicy dip. Enjoy!
Video
@stickyricethaikitchen Nam Prik Kapi (Thai Shrimp Paste Dip) ingredients 3 – 4 cloves garlic 2-3 chilies (Add whole chilies later for people who wants more spice.) 3.5 tbsp kapi (Thai shrimp paste) (Wrap and grill before using.) 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or table sugar) 1/4 cup pea eggplants (optional) 4 tbsp lime juice 150 mL warm water (or orange juice for better color and flavor.) 1.5 tbsp fish sauce (start with 1 tbsp as every brand is different.) #namprikkapi#shrimppaste#dip#thaishrimppastedip#thaifood
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