Thailand - Chilis in Oil (Naam Prik Pow)

Chilis in Oil 

(Naam Prik Pow)

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

-       4 tb Oil

-       3 tb Finely chopped garlic

-       2 tb Sugar

-       3 tb Finely chopped shallots

-       1 ts Salt

-       3 lg Dry red chilis; deseeded -- coarsely chopped

Directions

-       Heat the oil, fry the garlic until golden brown, removve with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same oil fry the shallots until crispy, remove and set aside.

-       Fry the chilis until they darken, remove and place in a mortar with the shallot and garlic.

-       Pound together.

-       Reheat the oil, add the paste and warm through.

-       Add the sugar and salt and mix well to give a thick black/red sauce.