Nam Phrik - Thai Chili Garlic Dipping Sauce
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  			In Thailand, every household has a different variation on the Nam Phrik recipe.  However, Nam Prik has all the same basic ingredients: garlic, fresh chilies, fish sauce and lime juice.   		
  	  	Recipe Ingredients:
  	
  		  			- 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
 
  		  			- 20 fresh Thai chili peppers (in a variety of colors)
 
  		  			- 1 tbsp fish sauce (nam plah)
 
  		  			- Juice of 1 large fresh lime
 
  		  			- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
 
  		  	
  	Recipe Steps:
  	
  		  			- Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic, and chilies into a chunky paste.
 
  		  			- Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar (if desired). Serve as a condiment to steamed vegetables or grilled meats. Serves 4.
 
  		  			- Notes:  you may need to lower the number of chilies depending on your spice level.
 
  		  	
  	
  		Serving Size: 4
  		Preparation Time: 10 minutes  	
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