Prik Pon (Roasted Chili Flakes)
A powder magazine for Thai cuisine. Fragrant roasted coarsely ground chili peppers
Description
Coarsely ground, dry-roasted chili flakes. Another essential table condiment. Roasting the chilies before grinding gives it a distinct smoky, fiery punch.
Classification: Seasoning
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How to use
Ingredients
- Dried red chilies(Prik Haeng)
Instructions
- (No cooking) *Diners sprinkle this heavily onto noodles, Larb, or Som Tum when they want more heat.
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese chili powder (lightly toasted in pan)
Pairing
Kuay Teow / Tom Yum Goong
Trivia
[Difference] Unlike fine Japanese chili powder, it contains coarse seeds and is pre-roasted, giving it a smoky aroma that strongly stimulates appetite.
Eating tips & etiquette
Foreigners often watch in horror as locals dump 3 heaping spoons of this into their noodle soup.
Allergen
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