Thai Chili Sauce (Nam Prik Pao) Recipe

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Ingredients (10)

  • 1/4 cup canola oil, or other neutral oil, more as needed
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons crushed red chili flakes
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons palm or brown sugar
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

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