Thai Hot Shrimp Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shelled, cleaned shrimp
5 to 7 chili peppers
2 Tbsp. chopped red onion
5 cloves garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. fish sauce
2 Tbsp. shrimp broth
1/2 tsp. m.s.g. (optional)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
cabbage, okra, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, celery, cauliflower or other vegetables for dipping

Preparation

In a small saucepan, cook the shrimp and save the broth.
Wrap chili peppers, garlic and onion with aluminum foil.
Roast on medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
On each side, unwrap and place in blender.
Grind until fine.
Add the shrimp.
Spin until well mixed.
Add 2 tablespoons shrimp broth.
Season with m.s.g., fish sauce, salt and lemon juice.
Spoon onto the serving dish.
Trim all the vegetables.
Wash and drain.
Cook, uncovered in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Drain or serve raw.
Arrange on the serving plate.
Put the shrimp in the center.
Serve.