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    Let's Make Homemade Thermomix Thai Chili Paste - Nam Prik Pao Recipe

    Published: Jan 14, 2018 · Modified: Dec 5, 2022 by Julie Carlyle · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Thai Chili Paste Pin - Nam Prik Pao

    Nam Prik Pao otherwise known as Thai Chili Paste is one of the base ingredients in Thai cooking. The chilli paste is available commercially but this recipe is delicious and simple to make using the Thermomix. 

    Nam Prik Pao
    Nam Prik Pao

    If you've ever wondered what to do with a surplus of chilli from the garden, try this recipe. It will keep for at least a month in the fridge if you use a sterilised jar.

    Thai Chili Sauce

    Thermomix Thai Chili Paste - Nam Prik Pao

    Julie Carlyle
    If you've ever wondered what to do with a surplus of chilli from the garden, try this recipe. It's delicious and used in a range of Thai dishes.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 23 minutes mins
    Course Condiment, Preserve, Sauce
    Cuisine Asian, Thai
    Servings 20 TBS
    Calories 74 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 180 g fresh red chillies approx 20 chillies - sliced in half with seeds removed
    • 20 g fresh ginger
    • 45 g garlic approx 20 cloves -peeled
    • 190 g onion peeled and quartered
    • 100 g vegetable oil
    • 70 g palm sugar *light brown sugar can be substituted
    • 55 g tamarind paste
    • 85 g fish sauce *see alternative in notes
    • 25 g vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • Place the onion, chili, garlic and ginger into the TM bowl. Chop 10sec/Speed 9.
    • Scrape down the bowl and add oil. Sautee 10min/Varoma/Speed 2 (MC OUT). Place the internal steam basket over the lid to reduce splatters.
    • Add palm sugar, tamarind paste, vinegar and fish sauce. Cook 10min/Varoma/Speed 2 (MC OUT). Place the internal steam basket over the lid to reduce splatters.

    Notes

    If you are unable to use fish sauce substitute soy sauce. The flavour will be different but still delicious. Use only 2 TBS of soy sauce! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 343mgPotassium: 85mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 14.5mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    One of my Chilli Plants
    One of my Chilli Plants

    I have three chilli plants in my garden and for some reason, they all produce copious amounts of chilli at the same time and then just stop! It's a little frustrating as I go from a glut situation to a total shortage.

    Fresh Chillies
    Fresh Chillies

    I've developed a few different methods for preserving the chillies so I always have some on hand.

    Preserved Thai Chili Paste
    Preserved Thai Chili Paste

    How to Preserve Surplus Chilli

    1. Use a dehydrator overnight to produce dried chilli, store in a jar until required.
    2. Chilli Jam - this is a sweet and only slightly hot chilli jam. It's fabulous on sandwiches and cheese boards. (I will share the recipe shortly)
    3. My Nam Prik Pao - Thai Chili Paste refrigerated for use as required.
    Hot Thai Chilli Sauce
    Hot Thai Chilli Sauce

    I've developed this recipe after numerous trips to Thailand. Thailand is one of my favourite foodie holiday destinations. We have visited various regions on different occasions and attended many Thai cooking classes.

    Making some of the Thai sauces and spices blends by hand with a  mortar and pestle is an act of love. It involves a lot of muscle! After each class, I'm always in a hurry to get home and translate the recipe for the Thermomix. It's not that I don't "love" cooking, I do, but if I like to take shortcuts when I can. Afterall shortcuts mean I will be eating sooner.

    Thai Chili Sauce
    Thai Chili Sauce

    Thai Chili Paste is used for a little heat in many Thai recipes but it's also a fabulous condiment to stir into noodles or serve as a side dish. I will be sharing a simple Pad Thai Gai recipe which uses this sauce in the next few days so make sure you've subscribed to receive the recipe.

    In the meantime, if you would like to spice up my Nasi Goreng recipe this Thai chili paste would be the perfect accompaniment.

    Nasi Goreng Thermomix Style
    Nasi Goreng Thermomix Style

    If you would like more great Thermomix recipes, follow the ThermoKitchen FB Page. I share loads of great recipes on the page. Our community group page also shares recipes from other fabulous Thermomix bloggers.

    Thai Chili Paste Pin - Nam Prik Pao
    Thai Chili Paste Pin - Nam Prik Pao

    Thanks so much for stopping by. J xx

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    Comments

    1. Sky says

      April 09, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      Do you know if this goes well being frozen in Ice Cube sizes?

      Reply
      • Julie Carlyle says

        April 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

        Hi Sky
        I'm sure it could be frozen. I usually use small snack size ziplock bags as it is easier to get out when I need them. Then Chili paste will also keep really well in the fridge with a layer of oil over the top. I have kept a jar for more than 12 months.
        Julie

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    2. Sarah says

      March 25, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious chilli sauce, exactly what I was looking for to use up an abundance of fresh chillies from our garden and so simple too. Much tastier than shop bought!

      Reply
      • Julie Carlyle says

        March 25, 2019 at 9:02 pm

        I’m so pleased you enjoyed the recipe 🙂 This my “go to” recipe when my Chilli plants go crazy!
        Happy Cooking
        J

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