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Roasted chili paste - nahm prik pao

Yield: 1 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c Small Dried Red Chilies
• 1/2 c Unpeeled Shallots Halved Lengthwise
• 1/4 c Unpeeled Garlic Cloves Halved Lengthwise
• 1/2 c Vegetable Oil

Instructions:

In a wok or small heavy skillet dry-fry the chilies over low heat until they darken and become fragrant and brittle about 5 minutes. Shake the pan and stir frequently as they roast. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small plate to cool. In the same pan over medium heat dry-fry the shallots and garlic turning occasionally until they are softened wilted and blistered 5 minutes. They should have small black burnt spots but not be burned all over. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small plate to cool. Stem the chilies and shake out and discard most of the seeds. Cut the chilies into small pieces. Trim the shallots and garlic discarding the peels and root ends and cut them into small pieces. Combine the chilies garlic and shallots in a large heavy mortar. Pound and grind with a pestle until you have a fairly smooth paste 20 to 30 minutes. Use a spoon to scrape the sides down now and then. Set aside. In a wok or small deep skillet over medium heat warm the oil for 1 minute. Add the paste and cook stirring occasionally until the paste slowly darkens to a deep brownish black and releases a rich fragrance about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer the chili paste with it's oil to a jar. Cool to room temperature uncovered then seal tightly. It will keep at room temperature for 1 month. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

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