Jeow mak Len (Lao spicy tomato dip) by Careeseeats
5.01 Rating
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Test Kitchen-Approved
- Serves
- 1/2 cup
- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 12 ounce Tomatoes (cherry tomatoes are great for this)
- 7 Thai Chili Peppers (adjust to your spice tolerance)
- 2 Shallots
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
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Directions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Step 2
Add garlic, shallots, tomatoes, and chili peppers on a sheet pan. Bake in the preheated oven for around 20 minutes until everything is nicely roasted.
- Step 3
Throw the garlic and chilis into a mortar and pestle and mash into a paste. Add shallots and continue to mash. Add tomatoes and pound everything down.
- Step 4
Once you reach your desired consistency, stir in the fish sauce and add chopped cilantro.
- Step 5
Transfer to container, store in fridge, and enjoy with everything.