Nam Prik Pao

[GlorifiedRice]

Is the shrimp paste in Nam Prik Pao, the same as in Belacan?

[Hassouni]

No but it's probably close enough

[GlorifiedRice]

Could I use Cincaloc and Fish Sauce in making my own?

[hummingbirdkiss]

I make this  (Nam Prik Pao)  I use smashed fermented shrimp in it and yes you could you can use dried rehydrated shrimp and a bit of fish sauce for sure ..anchovies are good in it ..there are no real rules  just get some fishy umami in there right? ,  chilies, shallots garlic and a sour like tamarind or now i am using sour grape paste I cooked down last month …sour plums are good in it .. …garlic ..honey or brown sugar …I think that is it? 

 

it is good with different peppers too but usually i use the thai bird ripe ones it just tastes best 

 

if maybe you post your recipe it would help see? really you can go with your taste in this it comes out different every time I make it 

 

hope this helps 

and would love to see your recipe 

Edited October 9, 2015 by hummingbirdkiss (log)