Roast Chilli Sauce (Prik Bon Pat)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 4

Roast Chilli Sauce (Prik Bon Pat) recipe for a flavorful condiment

by The Chefin Condiment

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	peanut oil ( for frying )
	3 red shallots , trimmed and chopped
	2 garlic cloves , peeled and chopped
	4 -10 dried chilies ( bird 's eye )
	2 pinches salt ( large )
	1 pinch palm sugar ( optional )

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Roast Chilli Sauce (Prik Bon Pat) is a popular Thai condiment known for its smoky aroma and spicy flavor. It is perfect to serve with grilled meat, vegetables, and noodles. The sauce has a unique flavor profile that comes from roasted dried chilies, garlic, and shallots, which are pounded together into a fine paste. A small amount of palm sugar can be added to balance the spiciness of the sauce. This easy-to-make condiment is a must-try for those who love spicy food and want to add a kick to their meals.

Instructions

1.	Clean and dry the dried chilies, and then place them in a dry pan, stirring occasionally until the chilies are fragrant and slightly browned.
2.	Transfer the chilies to a mortar and pound them into small pieces.
3.	Add the salt and pound the mixture again.
4.	Heat peanut oil in a pan, then add the chopped red shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
5.	Remove from heat and pour the onion mixture into the mortar.
6.	Pound everything together into a fine paste.
7.	Add a small amount of palm sugar if desired.
8.	Mix everything together and serve or store in a clean container.

PROS

This chili sauce is easy to make and has a smoky flavor with a little bit of sweetness.

It will last for a week if stored in a clean container in the refrigerator.

CONS

This chili sauce is spicy, so be sure to adjust the number of dried chilies according to personal preference.

It can also be high in sodium if too much salt is added.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dried chilies are a good source of fiber and promote digestive health. They also contain capsaicin, which has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic and shallots help lower cholesterol and promote heart health.