chili paste Recipes
4 delicious chili paste recipes from around the world
Khao Pad Nam Prik Pao (Thai Chili Paste Fried Rice)
A quick and flavorful Thai fried rice featuring the complex sweet, savory, and spicy notes of nam prik pao (Thai chili paste). Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Nam Prik Pao (Thai Roasted Chili Paste)
Nam Prik Pao is a versatile and essential Thai condiment, often described as a roasted chili jam. It's a complex blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, used as a dipping sauce, a spread, or a base for countless Thai dishes like Tom Yum soup and Pad Krapow.
Sambal Belacan
An essential and vibrant Malaysian chili condiment, Sambal Belacan is characterized by its pungent aroma and spicy kick, derived from fresh chilies and fermented shrimp paste (belacan). It's a staple served with rice dishes, grilled meats, and seafood.
Sambal Terasi (Indonesian Shrimp Paste Chili Paste)
A vibrant and pungent Indonesian chili paste, Sambal Terasi is a cornerstone condiment made by pounding fresh chilies, tomatoes, and fermented shrimp paste (terasi). It adds a complex depth of flavor and a kick of heat to any dish.