NAM PRIK NUM

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This roasted chile salsa is packed with flavour that comes through the flames. Traditionally made with fish sauce, this vegetarian version uses "fish mint", an herb with a remarkably fishy flavour.

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Sauces

Time 53m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large bell pepper, halved and seeded
2 hot banana peppers, halved and seeded
3 serrano chilies, halved
5 garlic cloves, peeled and whole
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (low-sodium canned is fine)
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced fish mint
1/4 cup minced green onion
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler.
  • Place peppers, and whole garlic on a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Broil 8 minutes, until garlic is beginning to blacken and peppers are soft.
  • Transfer bell and banana peppers to a bowl and cover for 3 minutes.
  • Peel and transfer all the peppers, along with accumulated juices and roasted garlic, to food processor.
  • Add remaining ingredients and pulse until chopped and well combined.
  • Transfer to a non-metallic container or serving bowl and let stand at room temperature until the flavors are melded, at least 30 minutes, or can 20 minutes in a waterbath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 39.5, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.6

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