Nam Prik Ong | Chopped

Ingredients

• 6 dried red chiles, soaked in warm water and seeded
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots, peeled
• 1 tablespoon galangal, peeled and sliced
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon palm sugar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 cucumber, sliced, for serving
• 4 cups steamed sticky rice, for serving