Black chili paste - nam prik pow

1. This dip will give any food a much richer taste, and add spiciness.
2. heat a small pan with the oil and deep-fry the dried peppers, shallots and garlic until dark brown.
3. Place the fried ingredients with all the others in a blender, and process until a smooth mixture forms.
4. Pour the entire mixture into a medium skillet and fry on medium heat for 5 minutes.
5. Remove, cool, and place in a jar with a tight fitting lid and use as needed.
6. It will keep indefinitely.