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Nam phrik ong
Nam phrik ong
Nam phrik ong is a delicious and popular Thai dish. It’s a spicy tomato and pork dip that is typically served with fresh vegetables, such as cucumber, cabbage, or long beans. The name “nam phrik ong” translates to “chili paste with meat” in English. It’s known for its vibrant flavors and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound tomatoes diced
- 1/4 pound shallots finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons shrimp paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (adjust according to your spice preference)
- Fresh vegetables for serving (cucumber, cabbage, long beans)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Add the red curry paste and shrimp paste to the pan. Stir-fry for about a minute until the flavors are well combined.
- Add the ground pork and cook until it is browned and cooked through.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the fish sauce, palm sugar, tamarind paste, lime juice, and dried chili flakes. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Taste the nam phrik ong and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You can add more fish sauce, sugar, or lime juice if desired.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the nam phrik ong with fresh vegetables like cucumber, cabbage, or long beans for dipping.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 167mg (56%)Sodium: 1060mg (46%)Potassium: 566mg (16%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 1814IU (36%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 78mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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