For 4 people

Step 1 of 10Nam Prik Ong

8 dried red chilies4 garlic3 shallot3 thai chili1 tablespoon shrimp paste

In a mortar, pound the dried red chilies, garlic, shallots, and Thai chilies until a coarse paste is formed. Stir in 1 tablespoon shrimp paste at the end to bind everything together.