Num Prik Aong - Spicy Meat/Tomato Thick Sauce

Name: Num Prik Aong - Spicy Meat/Tomato Thick Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g minced meat (chicken, pork etc); 2 tomatoes; 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, dissolved in 2 tbsp water; 3 tablespoons oil; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 sprig coriander; 4 cherry tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 onion; 7 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon palm sugar; 1 teaspoon sour curry paste; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1 teaspoon red chili paste; 5 small african bird pepper

Servings: persons

100 g minced meat (chicken, pork etc)
2 tomatoes
1 teaspoon tamarind paste, dissolved in 2 tbsp water
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 sprig coriander
4 cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion
7 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon palm sugar
1 teaspoon sour curry paste
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 teaspoon red chili paste
5 small african bird pepper

1
Pound or grind the ingredients for the paste into a smooth paste.
2
Pound or grind the tomatoes into a paste.
3
Heat in a wok the oil and fry the meat until done.
4
Add the paste and fry for 1 minute.
5
Then add the tomato pulp and cook it into a sauce.
6
Mix in the fish sauce, the palm sugar, the salt, the tamarind and the water and cook it slowly for 1 minute.
7
Then add the cherry tomatoes and serve it with the coriander leaves and cooked rice.
8
Or with fresh crisp raw vegetables; try carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and green beans.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 g minced meat (chicken, pork etc), 2 tomatoes, 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, dissolved in 2 tbsp water, 3 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Num Prik Aong - Spicy Meat/Tomato Thick Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!