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Nam Prik Ma Kham (Chili sauce with tamarind)

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Nam Prik Ma Kham (Chili sauce with tamarind)

Background

Nam Prik Ma Kham is a house hold Thai food, available nearly everywhere. It is made from young tamarind, shrimp paste, chilies, garlic and minced pork. The chili sauce should be sour first, then salty and sweet. The dish is served with vegetables.

 

Nutrition facts

Tamarind is high in vitamin C. 100 grams of tamarind provide 44 milligrams of vitamin C and 429 milligrams of calcium, that can help to reduce body temperature and strengthen our bones.

 

Ingredients

80 grams young tamarind

20 grams dried shrimp, finely pounded

1 tablespoon shrimp paste, grilled

3 grams garlic

5 grams chili, mix of red and green chilies

2 tablespoon fish sauce

2 tablespoon palm sugar

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