Title: Shrimp paste dipping sauce - nam prik goong s
 Categories: Thai, Condiment
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      8    Green Thai Chili Peppers
      6    Cloves Garlic
      2 tb Shrimp Paste
    1/4 c  Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
    1/3 c  Lime Juice
      3 tb Palm Sugar
     10    Whole Large Dried Shrimp
           -Or Prawns, Rinsed In Warm
           -Water

MMMMM-------------------------VEGETABLES------------------------------
           Snake Beans Or Long String
           -Beans
           Green Onions/Scallions Or
           -Spring Onions
           Tomatoes
           Broccoli
           Sugar Peas/Snow Peas
 
  Place the chilies, garlic and shrimp paste in a mortar and mash with a
  pestle until the garlic is crushed and combined with the other
  ingredients. Add the fish sauce, lime juice and sugar; gently mash
  together. Alternatively, use a blender.
  
  Add the whole dried shrimp and combine.  Remove to a serving bowl and
  allow the shrimp to soak in the sauce for about 15 minutes.
  
  Serve as a dip for the raw or steamed vegetables.
  
  From: Thailand The Beautiful Cookbook.  Typed by Syd Bigger.