Description

Condition : 100% Brand new  

Quantity : 3 Pcs

Net size  :  80g

Product detail

Made from POO NAA,  RICE FIELD CRAB

Rice farmers in Thailand often consider Poo Naa as a pest because they live in the fields and eat young rice.

The northern Thai people extract the Poo Naa paste called "Num Poo", and put it in curry or Yum salad as seasoning sauce.

one of the most popular dipping sauces 

of local people in Northern Thailand.

Nam Prik Nam - Pu is a very popular dipping sauce. It is seasoned with nam - pu a favorite seasoning which is made from small crabs found in rice fields. When it rains, there are a lot of crabs and people collect and preserve them. The crabs are pounded until they turn to a liquid. Then herbs are added and the mixture is simmered until it becomes thicker. This dip is a source of protein and calcium. It can be stored for a year outside a refrigerator.

Nutrition

Nam - pu is high protein, fat and calcium. It is a seasoning for many kinds of dishes such as dipping sauces, curries and salads. Due to its high fat content, eating a lot of it may lead to yawning and drowsiness.

Ingredient

20 each bird eye chilies

10 each garlic cloves

5 each red shallots

1 tablespoon thinly sliced lemongrass, lower tender portion

1 tablespoon nam – pu ( crab paste )

½ tablespoon  salt

How-to

1. Pound the lemongrass, shallot, garlic and salt, until well blended. Add the chilies and pound.

2. Season with num - pu. Stir until mixed. Serve with fresh vegetables.