Jaew Bong--Lao Chili Paste

Per serving

2482.5kcal
96.7гProteins
14.1гFats
548.4гCarbs

From vegetarianrecipesandcooking.com, for ZWT 9--"Jeows or dips are found accompanying sticky rice at every meal in Laos. This special chili paste is indigenous to the ancient city of Luang Prabang. We've removed the usual dried water buffalo skin in this recipe. Serve with sticky rice and fried khai pene, a Mekong river weed." Prep time includes time for garlic to dry and maturing time.

Ingredients

1 serv.
  • ground galangal1⁄4 cup
  • chili powder1⁄2 cup
  • garlic, peeled and minced2 lbs
  • soy sauce1 cup
  • sugar1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Place chopped garlic on a pan and dry in sun for 1 day.

  2. 2

    Fry garlic in oil until brown and crispy. Drain.

  3. 3

    Pound garlic into a paste and combine with other ingredients, stirring until mixture is smooth.

  4. 4

    Place mixture in saucepan and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes until a paste has formed.

  5. 5

    Place in refrigerator covered for 2 days to mature.

Source: food.com
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