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Green Mango Dip (Nam Prik Ma-Muang)
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Green Mango Dip (Nam Prik Ma-Muang)

A good dip with seafood and fish, fresh vegetables, and boiled egg.

8 oz (250 g) shredded green mango

6 garlic cloves (kratiem), minced

2 tablespoons shrimp paste (gapi)

¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) fish sauce (nam pla)

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons sugar

-Place the shredded mango, garlic and shrimp paste in a mortar and gently mash with the pestle so that the mango is bruised but is still in shreds. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Remove to a serving bowl and use as a dip for grilled meats or fresh vegetables.

-Makes 2 cups