Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range30-50 THB
About This Dish
A smoky green chili dip made from roasted green chilies, shallots, garlic, and lime juice. Served with crispy pork rinds, fresh vegetables, and sticky rice for dipping.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy3/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
One of the defining dishes of northern Thai cuisine, nam prik noom was born from the Lanna tradition of communal eating. Families would roast chilies and pound them into dips to share alongside whatever vegetables were in season.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Sticky riceCrispy pork rindsFresh cucumber and cabbage
Insider Tips
- 1The smoky flavor comes from charring the green chilies directly over a gas flame
- 2It keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days and tastes even better the next day
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:nam prik noom
น้ำพริกหนุ่ม
Say this: Nam Prik Noom (Northern Chili Dip)
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 30-50 THB
Best Time to Eat: Anytime, especially breakfast or lunch
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Chiang Mai
The best city to experience this dish
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