Nam Prik Na Rok

Chili Paste from Hell

is a spicy Thai paste that is often translated as “chili paste from hell”. The paste can be very dry depending on the recipe and would be described more as very coarse chili powder in our context. It is made from dried chilis, shrimp or fish, shallots, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Nam Prik Na Rok is usually very spicy and is traditionally eaten with cooked rice or as a dip for vegetables or fruit.

Name
Nam Prik Na Rok (น้ำพริกนรก)
Nam Prik ()
Chili dip, Chili paste, Coarse powder
Na Rok ()
Underworld, Hell
Alternative names
Nam Prik Na Rok
Usages

Recipes

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