Nam Prik Ong – Thai Pork and Tomato Dip
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic cloves, Thai chilis, and a pinch of salt together. Add the shrimp paste, and small amounts of cilantro and tomato for flavor and consistency until a coarse paste is formed.
Step 2
In a large pan, cook the onion in the oil on low heat for a few minutes until they begin to sizzle and “bloom”.
Step 3
Add your paste to the onions and stir until the flavors have married.
Step 4
Add the rest of the tomatoes to the pan and lightly stir until the tomatoes begin to break down.
Step 5
Add your ground pork and salt to taste, then keep lightly stirring until all the pork has cooked thoroughly.
Step 6
Add cilantro, scallions, and some water as needed until the mixture reaches desired consistency.
Step 7
Spoon and serve with sliced cucumber, green beans, quartered Thai eggplant slices, and pork rinds.