Sweet Nam Pla

Heat the oil in a small frying pan and fry the minced shallots and garlic until golden. Add the dried chilli flakes and fry until everything is crisp. (Take the pan off the heat just before the flakes are browned, as they will continue to fry after removal.) Set aside.

In a small saucepan, heat the fish sauce, palm sugar and tamarind water until sugar has dissolved and the mixture is al