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| Alternative names | Spicy raw shrimp salad, Thai marinated raw prawns |
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| Type | Salad |
| Place of origin | CentralThailand |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Associatedcuisine | Thai |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Whiteleg shrimp,garlic,chilies,lime juice,fish sauce, spicy sauce |
Kung chae nampla (Thai:กุ้งแช่น้ำปลา,pronounced[kûŋt͡ɕʰɛ̂ːnám.plāː]) is aThai salad made from fresh raw shrimp soaked in Thai fish sauce and served with chunks of gourd, cloves of garlic, chilies, and spicy sauce.[1] Generally, Thais usually use whiteleg shrimp in this dish.
The origin ofkung chae nampla is not clear but it believes that it has been a dish since in early Rattanakosin era (about 1782 – 1851) and it was originally found widespread inThailand. It has become popular as an appetizer.
Many people are afraid of sickness because raw shrimps that are used in this menu are risky of havingVibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. It can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea to ones who eat it (Germs from shrimp in fish sauce, 2014).
There are different types ofkung chae nampla. First of all, the original one, is served with chunks of gourd, cloves of garlic, and chilies with a spicy sauce that is served separately. Second, another version is served with lemongrass added. Lastly, there is the pour over version, which is served with the spicy sauce poured over the shrimp whereas other versions keep the spicy sauce separate when serving.
Similarly, there is also another spicy shrimp salad (Thai:พล่ากุ้ง,RTGS: phla kung). However, it has boiled shrimp, lime juice, kaffir lime leaves and lemon grass as the main ingredients.
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