Nam Prik Pao Pla Yang Is A Traditional Thai Roasted Chili Paste Made With Grilled Fish. Stock Photo

Nam Prik Pao Pla Yang is a traditional Thai roasted chili paste made with grilled fish. The dip features a smoky, robust flavor, combining roasted dried chilies, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste, all pounded together with the grilled fish to create a rich, aromatic paste. The grilled fish adds a depth of flavor with its tender, flaky texture, blending perfectly with the spicy, savory ingredients. The paste is typically seasoned with fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind, giving it a balance of sweet, salty, and sour tastes. Nam Prik Pao Pla Yang is usually enjoyed with an assortment of fresh and steamed vegetables, rice, or crispy fried fish, making it a flavorful and satisfying accompaniment to any Thai meal.