World Flavors Cookbook

Nam Phrik Ong (Northern Chili Tomato Dip)

Chiang Mai's signature chili dip — ground pork and tomatoes in a mild Northern Thai curry paste, served with raw vegetables and crispy pork rinds.

Cuisine: Thailand

Ingredients

• 200g minced pork
• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 3 tbsp Northern Thai curry paste (or mild red chili paste)
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp palm sugar
• Raw vegetables to serve: cucumber, cabbage, long beans
• Crispy pork rinds (kaeb moo)

Instructions

1. Fry curry paste in oil until fragrant.
2. Add pork and cook thoroughly.
3. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and sauce-like.
4. Season with fish sauce and palm sugar.
5. Serve warm with raw vegetables and pork rinds for dipping.