How to Make Ford Fry's Nam Prik Pao Sauce | Tasting Table Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
1 cups
Ingredients
  • 10 Thai chiles, stemmed and roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped lemongrass (about 1 stalk, trimmed, outer leaves removed, pale-green parts only)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup nam prik pao (Thai sweet chili paste), such as Pantai or Maeri brand 
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • ½ cup loosely packed Thai basil leaves
Directions
  1. Place the chiles and lemongrass in a food processor and blend until finely minced. Combine the chile-lemongrass mixture and the honey in a small bowl and allow to infuse for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight to infuse. Remove and discard the Thai basil before using. Will keep for up to 4 months.