Apr 7, 2023
Nam prik pao, also known as Thai charred chili jam, is a fragrant, scorching-hot, sweet-sour condiment that is widely used to enhance lighter dishes like tom yam, tom kha, banana flower salad, stir-fries, and both fried and steamed rice. You should keep this ingredient on hand if you’re serious about cooking Thai food that tastes authentic. It’s essentially the secret weapon of every Thai chef.