Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 6-10 dried Thai red chiles, crushed (or sub 2-4 tablespoons chili flakes)
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts (skinless)
  • ½ cup crispy shallots (available at Asian markets, or see notes)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional additions: toasted coconut, coconut or palm sugar, dried shrimp or anchovy powder, dried lemongrass or kefir lime leaf, dried mushroom powder – remember to start conservatively and add more to taste. Play around and have fun!

Instruction

  • Remove chili stems and crumble chilies and dry fry over medium heat until toasted, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Place in a food processor (or chop) and pulse. Add roasted peanuts and pulse a few times. ( or chop)
  • Place in a bowl with the crispy shallots and salt.  Feel free to embellish to your taste.