Tomato Nam Prik

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe tomato (about 12 ounces), halved around the equator
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon (or more) minced hot fresh chile (like Thai or jalapeno)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (preferably Thai)
  • 1 tablespoon minced dried shrimp (optional)
  • Salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Squeeze the seeds from the tomato.
  2. 2
    Run the cut side back and forth over a box grater until youre left holding the core, stem and most of the skin.
  3. 3
    Repeat with the other half.
  4. 4
    Add the remaining ingredients, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  5. 5
    Taste, and adjust the seasonings as necessary (add more chile and nam pla or a little salt).
  6. 6
    Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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