Thum Moua – Lao Thai Nam

Ingredients

• 3-5 whole Thai Chili Peppers
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 ½ tablespoons Sugar (or Sweetener of Choice)
• ½ teaspoon MSG*
• 1 ½ tablespoon Fish Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Padaek (Fermented Fish Sauce)
• ½ teaspoon Shrimp Paste
• 1-2 whole Lime (sliced in wedges)
• ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes (cut in half)
• 1 whole Thai Eggplant (sliced)
• ½ bag Rice Noodles
• ¼ of whole Cabbage (chopped in 2-inch cubes)
• ½ package Lao Thai Nam Meatballs (cut in half)
• ¼ cup Peanuts (roasted)*
• ¼ cup Dried Tiny Shrimp*