Nam Prik Noom
If you’ve ever wandered through the markets of Chiang Mai, you’ve probably caught the smoky aroma of Nam Prik Noom, a roasted green chili dip that’s spicy, tangy, and full of bold flavor, using only 6 ingredients!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5-15 Thai green chilies
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 large shallots, peeled
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan)
- 2 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Roast the aromatics. Place the green chilies, garlic, and shallots on a dry pan or open flame over medium-high heat. Roast 8–10 minutes, turning often until the skins are blistered and the vegetables are soft.
- 2
Cool and peel. Let them cool slightly, then peel off any charred skins. For less heat, remove some chili seeds.
- 3
Pound or blend. In a mortar and pestle, pound garlic and shallots first until soft. Add chilies and pound into a coarse paste. Or use a food processor and pulse for a chunkier texture.
- 4
Season. Add fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Mix well and taste. Adjust for salt, spice, and tang.
- 5
Finish and serve. Serve warm or at room temperature with sticky rice, crispy pork rinds, or fresh vegetables.