Shrimp Paste Chile Dip

I won’t mince words: If you’re not used to the funkiness of fermented fishy products, this dip can definitely clear a room. It’s prepared with a grayish aged shrimp paste and is unapologetically stinky in the best way. That’s what makes it so special! To some, the scent may be challenging, but it sets off my salivary glands like nothing else. To cut through the fishiness, Thai eggplant, chiles, and garlic are tossed in. The turkey berry eggplants, which are small and shaped like grapes, add