Thai roasted chilli paste or nam prik phao is the secret to many dishes in Thai cuisine; it’s what gives Tom Yum and many Thai dishes their oomph. Recently, the chili paste has become a staple in my pantry. I use it to make various dishes, for example: fried rice and clams.
This Thai basil squid is flavored with dollops of Thai roasted chilli paste and heaps of fresh Thai basil leaves, a few bird-eye’s chilies, with a hint of lime juice and fish sauce completing this delicious dish.
If you are in the United States, you can get nam prik phao at many Asian stores, the brand is “Pantai” brand. If you like, you can also make the chili paste from scratch, following recipes from my two trusted sources: Chez Pim and She Simmers. You can also try out my other favorite squid recipe: Taiwanese 3-cup squid, which is equally delectable.
(Click Page 2 for the Thai Basil Squid Recipe)
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