1 teaspoon roasted chilli paste (nam phrik pao)
-you can easily make your own and keep in glass jar in the frig for Thai-ing up many dishes
try my recipe http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/roasted_chile_paste_nam_phrik_pao
or buy one already made (mild-med-hot) your choice
Often labeled as "chilli paste in soya bean oil." Pantainorasingh brand Thai Chile Paste with Soyabean Oil or Mae Ploy or Butterfly brands are good. Look for one without MSG if you don't like using MSG
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