Nam Prik Ong (Thai Spicy Fried Mince)
A popular favorite served all over Thailand, often as a starter. It makes a good family meal too.
Created By: Loyd Grossman
Ingredients
2 shallots, chopped
2 fat cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
500g minced pork or turkey or lean mince
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (Nam Pla)
1 jar Loyd Grossman Red Thai Curry Sauce
2 tomatoes, chopped roughly
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
How to cook it
1. Stir-fry the shallots and garlic in 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan for a minute or two, then add the rest of the oil and reheat.
2. Mix in the mince, stirring until browned and crumbly.
3. Add the fish sauce and cook for a minute then stir in the sauce and tomatoes. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should reduced right down by about a half.
4. Sprinkle over the coriander and serve with rice, egg noodles or even creamy mashed potatoes!