Thai Sweet Fish Sauce and Shrimp Paste Dip

Steps

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1. 1
   Soak the dried shrimp in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
   ≈1:06
2. 2
   Rinse the softened shrimp in water 1–2 times to clean them.
   ≈1:13
3. 3
   Divide the shrimp into two parts: pound or blend one part until broken, and reserve the other part whole.
   ≈1:26
4. 4
   Add 100 ml of water to a pot, then add the coconut sugar. Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar begins to dissolve.
   ≈1:55
5. 5
   Add the shrimp paste and continue heating, pressing firmly with a spatula to help it melt together with the sugar.
   ≈2:11
6. 6
   Reduce heat to low. Once the shrimp paste and sugar have melted together well, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce.
   ≈2:53
7. 7
   Add the pounded dried shrimp and the reserved whole shrimp pieces. Stir well to combine.
   ≈3:14
8. 8
   Turn off the heat. Add the fresh chilies and chili powder, followed by the chopped shallots. Stir everything together well.
   ≈3:41
9. 9
   Transfer to a jar and cool. Store in the refrigerator for months.
   ≈4:20