Nam phrik num
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 Nam phrik num (foreground) | |
| Type | Dip or chili sauce |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Laos |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Created by | Lao |
| Main ingredients | Chili peppers |
Nam Phrik Num (Thai: น้ำพริกหนุ่ม, pronounced [nám pʰrík nùm]) is a kind of “Nam phrik” of Lao origin.[1] It is commonly served in a small bowl or saucer placed by the main dish as a condiment or a dip, mostly for uncooked or boiled vegetables, sticky rice, or pork crackling.
A serving size of 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of Nam Phrik Num has 56.61 kilocalories, calories from fat 6.21 kilocalories, 0.69 grams (0.024 ounces) fat, 3.31 grams (0.117 ounces) protein, 9.29 grams (0.328 ounces) carbohydrate, and 4.97 grams (0.175 ounces) fiber.[2] Nam Phrik Num gives low level of fat and energy, but high level of fiber. The number of phenolic compounds in Nam phrik num is 499 mg GAE/100 g and it can neutralize free radicals (DPPH antioxidant activity; IC50) 0.29 grams per liter.[2]
References
- ↑ Krauss, Sven (1995). The food of Thailand : authentic recipes from the Golden Kingdom. Internet Archive. Singapore : Periplus Editions; Watsonville, CA : Distributed in the continental United States by the Crossing Press. ISBN 978-0-89594-769-7.
- 1 2 Nam Prik Noom (Green Pepper Chili Paste), Retrieved 13 October 2017, http://www.nia.or.th/thaidelicious/index.php?page=recipes§ion=nam_prik_noom_en Archived 2018-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
