Cashew Nam Prik

Name: Cashew Nam Prik
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; 6 Thai chiles or 4 Fresno chiles, chopped; 2 medium shallots, chopped; 1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layers removed, white and pale green parts coarsely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; Finely grated zest from 2 limes (about 3 tsp.); 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more; 3 Tbsp. canola oil; 1 Tbsp. tomato paste; 8 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 Tbsp. fish sauce; 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro leaves with tender stems; Bibb or Little Gem lettuce leaves, sliced cucumbers, sliced mango, and soft-boiled eggs (for serving)

By Andy Baraghani

July 26, 2019

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Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

Nam prik is a chile-based dip found all over Thailand. This version is a riff on nam prik ong, which is typically found in northern Thailand and made with pork or beef. We swapped the meat for cashews; it gives the dip a healthyish twist as well as a smoother, creamier texture.

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