Myanmar - Shrimp Paste Dip

Shrimp Paste Dip

Ingredients

-       1 1/2 tablespoons shrimp paste

-       1 bulb garlic

-       6 green chilies

-       1/2 teaspoon sugar

-       1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) salt

-       1 Lime

-       1 small bunch coriander leaves

Directions

-       Spread shrimp paste on clay pot lid and bake over hot coals, or on foil in oven, till it begins to dry.

-       Bake garlic after removing outer layers of skin, piercing with pin to prevent popping.

-       Bake chilies also till soft and darkened.

-       Peel baked garlic and chilies, discarding seeds if you prefer milder taste.

-       Pound together garlic and chili skins till finely mashed.

-       Put in baked paste and pound again.

-       Put into small dish. Add 2 tablespoons hot water.

-       Mix in sugar and add salt to taste.

-       Just before use, squeeze in lime, mix, and sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.