Nam Prik, the Ultimate Condiment

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Mar. 30, 2013 Food & Drink

Kris Yenbamroong is the chef at Night + Market. He explains the many types of nam prik, a Thai chili paste that is used as a condiment or dipping sauce. You'll find a recipe for his Nam Prik Noom (Chieng Rai Chile Relish) on the Good Food blog.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Sarah Rogozen, Harriet Ells

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