How to make Prahok Kop recipe -- Style # 2

Here's another style of Prahok Kop. It is a Cambodian vegetable dip make up of fish paste, Kroeung, mushrooms, ground pork and other seasoning. This style is very fast and easy if Kroeung is already prepared in advance. This delicious,creamy taste dish is commonly prepared to bring to the temple, large group or family gathering. INGREDIENTS: 1 and 1/2 pound ground pork 5 tablespoons fish paste 1/2 cup Kroeung ( Cambodian Lemongrass Paste) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder for extra golden color and flavor. pinches of paprika powder for color 18 ounces mushrooms 3 tablespoons sugar 6 red peppers( more or less) 10 pieces garlic 3 ounces Holy Basil Leaves (Khmer M'reas Preus) 1/2 teaspoons m.s g.(optional) 1/2 teaspoon tamarind powder 3 tablespoon tamarind juice( to balance flavor but don't make it too sour). Lime wedges usually serve on the side. 2 and 1/4 cups water( the amount of water may vary depending on what kind of mushroom I am using. Some mushroom may absorb more water than others) When making Prohok Kop, because Prahok is salty already I usually don''t start off adding salt or fish sauce until I taste it at the end and adjust accordingly