Caramelized Dried Shrimp and Anchovy Crumble

Nam prik klang dong is one of many versions of nam prik in Thailand (and also in this book, as you may have noticed). The term nam prik is a catchall phrase for chile paste, but the consistency varies across different styles. Some are chunkier, like a pico de gallo, while others are sticky and jammy. This particular version translates to “chile dip in the middle of the jungle,” and is special because it’s not pasty or wet but rather dry and crispy, almost like Chex or trail mix or ev