Nam phrik (Thai spicy chili sauce)
Nam phrik (น้ำพริก) is a kind of spicy chilli sauce or paste typical of Thai cuisine and somewhat similar to the Indonesian and Malaysian sambals. The usual ingredients for nam phrik are fresh or dry chillies, garlic, shallots, lime juice and often fish or shrimp paste. The ingredients are pounded and mixed using a mortar and pestle and salt or fish sauce is added to taste. Each region has its own special version.
Nam Phrik Kapi (Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce with Vegetables)
Nam phrik (chili sauce) is an important part of traditional Thai food. There are probably hundreds of versions of these homemade chili sauces, with each region having its own specialty.
The secret of Thai cuisine
Thai cuisine is world famous and is highly appreciated by many tourists and expats. That in itself is special because the dishes are relatively simple, but still tasty. What is the secret of Thai cuisine?
Thai cuisine: Nam phrik (a kind of Thai sambal)
Nam phrik is perhaps the most important part of Thai cuisine. It is actually a kind of dipping sauce that Thais make themselves and eat with almost every dish. There are many types of Nam phrik, you can actually speak of Thai sambal because chili peppers are the main ingredient.
