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Nam Prik Kapi Recipe (Thai Shrimp Paste Dipping Sauce)

Close-up of nam prik kapi in a sauce cup. Fresh vegetables, chilies, egg, and mackerel are surrounding the chili dip.
Authentic nam prik kapi recipe made with shrimp paste, chilies, and lime. This bold Thai shrimp paste dipping sauce is ready in 10 minutes.
Praew
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Sauces, Side Dish
Serving Size 2 people

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary - EU Metric
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 3 chilies, to taste
  • 1½ tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp fermented shrimp paste
  • 1½ tbsp palm sugar
  • ½ cup pea eggplants

Instructions

  • Pound the garlic and chilies in a mortar and pestle until lightly crushed.
  • Add the shrimp paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Pound and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture forms a coarse paste.
  • Add the pea eggplants and gently press them against the side of the mortar to crack them open. Mix once more and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Serve with steamed rice or Thai sticky rice, fresh or steamed vegetables, eggs, and mackerel.
  • Nam prik kapi remains fresh in your refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 997mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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