Nam Prik

Name: Nam Prik
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons nam pla; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh chile, cayenne, or hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon minced dried shrimp, optional; 1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot, optional

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons nam pla
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh chile, cayenne, or hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced dried shrimp, optional
1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot, optional

Directions

1

Combine all the ingredients and stir; make sure the sugar dissolves.
2

Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary (I often add more nam pla).
3

Let rest for a few minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate for about a day (return to room temperature before using).