Northern Thailand
Nam prik num
น้ำพริกหนุ่ม
Also called: green chili dip
Medium
What it is
Roasted green chilies, shallots and garlic pounded into a smoky dip, served with fresh vegetables, pork crackling and sticky rice.
How to order it
Look for it in bags at any northern market.
Not spicy, please: ไม่เผ็ด (mai phet). More in phrases for ordering food.
Where to try it
It's everywhere in Northern Thailand (see places in the region). We especially like it in Chiang Mai.