Roasted Chile Jam Stir-Fry with Shrimp

Nam prik pao is a roasted chile jam that has incredible smoky flavor and subtle sweetness that makes it one of my favorite flavor starters to toss in a wok. You can find it in most Asian grocery stores. It’s not quite as aggressive as a red curry paste, nor is the heat as fiery as a standard pad krapao because the chiles are cooked down rather than fresh. When it hits the wok, the jam melts into a sticky glaze that is perfect for coating any protein. In this recipe, I pair it with shrimp, w