Nam Prik Kapi. Thai spicy shrimp paste sauce

Nam Prik Kapi has been popular in Thailand since the Ayutthaya era. Nam Prik, or chili sauce, is made by pounding together chilies, garlic, shallots and other ingredients to create a thick dipping sauce. In this dish, shrimp paste is added. It’s always served with vegetables and deep-fried Thai mackerel.