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Nutritional Values
300kcal
22gProtein
15gCarbs
18gFat
3gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
Nam Prik Ong
How to order / say it
Say it
น้ำพริกอ่อง — [nahm prik ONG]
Order
I'd like the nam prik ong, please.
Locally
ขอน้ำพริกอ่องหนึ่งที่ครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally
A spicy Northern Thai chili dip made with ground pork and tomatoes.
Why try it?
Nam Prik Ong showcases the blending of local ingredients, offering a spicy and tangy taste that is quintessentially Northern Thai. Its communal dining style exemplifies the region's emphasis on shared meals and social connections.
How it tastes
The dip is vibrantly red, bursting with the tanginess of tomatoes and a complementary heat from Thai chilies. It's typically spooned over or dipped with fresh vegetables and sticky rice, providing a refreshing, spicy bite.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
This dish has ties to ethnic minority groups in the northern regions, originating in small communities as a rustic way to enjoy and preserve harvested vegetables and proteins in the 19th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g ground pork
- 🥕 150 g tomatoes
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 🧂 30 g red chilies
- 🧄 20 g shallots
- 🥣 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 🍯 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 🍋 1 lime
Method
- 1 Sauté garlic, shallots, and red chilies until fragrant.
- 2 Add ground pork and stir-fry until browned.
- 3 Mix in diced tomatoes, seasoning with fish sauce and palm sugar.
- 4 Cook until thickened, adjust seasoning, and serve with vegetables.
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