Chilli Jam.(Nam Prig Pad.)
A very tasty chilli syrup.
Ingredients.
6 to 12 fresh red cayenne peppers.
225g /8oz of castor sugar.
1/2 a teaspoon of shrimp paste.
1 teaspoon of fish sauce.
2 teaspoons of salt.
Method.
1. Put the chillies in a blender and work down as fine as you can using just a little water to help.
2. Boil 300ml / 10 floz of water, add the sugar and the blended chilli and simmer until you get a thickish paste.
3. Add the salt, mix well and allow to cool , it should be pourable when cold, if not add a little water and mix in.
pour into sterilized bottles.
Makes about 350 ml / 12 floz.
