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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪42gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish 🫘 Soy

Goong Pad Nam Prik Pao

How to order / say it
Say it กุ้งผัดน้ำพริกเผา — [goong pat nahm prik PAO]
Order I'd like Goong Pad Nam Prik Pao.
Locally ขอสั่งกุ้งผัดน้ำพริกเผาหน่อยค่ะ/ครับ
Say locally

Shrimps stir-fried with roasted chili paste.

Why try it?

This dish highlights the fusion of seafood and the island's fiery spice profile. Its unique blend of flavors epitomizes Koh Samui's penchant for balancing heat and sweetness.

How it tastes

The briny sweetness of the shrimp complements the smoky heat of the chili paste. It is often accented by a squeeze of lime, giving it a refreshing zest.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Evolving in the late 19th century, this dish began as a simple stir-fry to showcase the abundance of shrimp around Koh Samui. It became iconic due to its addictive flavor and ease of preparation.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 250 g shrimp
  • 🥣 50 g roasted chili paste
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🥕 100 g bell pepper
  • 🍋 1 piece lime
  • 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
  • 🥣 15 ml soy sauce

Method

  1. 1 Clean and devein the shrimp.
  2. 2 Stir-fry onion and bell pepper until soft.
  3. 3 Add shrimp and roast chili paste to the vegetables.
  4. 4 Stir in fish sauce and soy sauce, cooking until shrimp are cooked through.
  5. 5 Squeeze lime juice over and serve immediately.

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