Nam phrik long ruea

Nam phrik long ruea

Nam phrik long ruea (Thai: น้ำพริกลงเรือ; pronounced [nám pʰrík lōŋ rɯa̯]) is a Thailand side-dish, a kind of fried nam phrik (dipping sauce) that is normally eaten with vegetables.

It was supposedly first served in the era of King Rama V (1868–1910) on a boat trip to the Suan Sunanddha palace. The cooks would fry the nam phrik with various left-over ingredients in the kitchen, such as pla duk fu (crispy catfish), sweet pork and vegetables.

History

Suan Sunanddha Palace was the first place to cook the dish. Every royal dish that is served in the palace is said to have originated there. HRH Queen Sadub Ladawan is supposed to have created the recipe. On several occasions, Princess Saisawaleepirom wanted to travel and have an appetizer in a boat around the palace area, which contained a canal surrounded by trees. She asked Queen Sadub to bring food. When Queen Sadub searched for food, she found only left-overs of pla duk fu and nam phrik, so she fried them and added sweet pork, salted eggs and vegetables, This dish was then served as supper on the boat. Princess Saisawaleepirom was satisfied and it has since been popular.

Ingredients

1. Shrimp paste
2. Sugar
3. Catfish or serpent head fish
4. Spur chilies of hot chilies
5. Lime or shredded madan fruits
6. Pork belly
7. Garlic
8. Crispy eggplant
9. Fish sauce
10. Salted egg
11. Cooking oil
12. Onion
13. Leftover vegetables
14. Salt

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