Green Mango Dip (Nam Prik Ma-Muang)
8 oz shredded green mango
1/4 cup fish sauce (naam plaa)
6 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoon shrimp paste
2 tablespoon sugar
Place the shredded mango, garlic and shrimp paste in a mortar and gently mash with the pestle so that the mango is bruised but is still in shreds. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Remove to a serving bowl and use as a dip for grilled meats or fresh vegetables. Makes 2 cups.
Yield: 1