Roasted Red Chili Paste

Roasted Red Chili Paste, or Nam Prik Pao adds an amazing ”je ne sais quoi” to stir-fry dishes, soups and anything that can use an added rich and complex kick in the pants. Once I started experimenting with this jam-like sauce, I couldn’t seem to get enough of it and love having it on hand. It’s my secret weapon for creating mouth-watering Thai dishes and will soon be yours too. Increase the amount of ground red pepper (cayenne) if you want extra heat. Fermented shrimp paste and tamarind con