This Northern Thai chili dip combines kurobuta pork with a fragrant paste of chili, garlic, and shrimp for a punch of heat and umami. Stir-fried with tomatoes and seasoned with soy sauce, the dip is served alongside sticky rice and fresh vegetables for dipping. Bold, spicy, and deeply savory, it’s a dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of northern Thailand.
Washington DC
Rimtang
Nam Prik Ong
Garlic / Chili / Shrimp paste / Kurobuta pork / Tomato / Soy sauce / Fermented beans / Sticky rice / Fresh vegetables
Signature Dish
From Prep to Plate
Seth heads to Rimtang in Washington, D.C. to explore the bold, savory flavors of Nam Prik Ong, a beloved Northern Thai chili dip known for its rich aroma and complex heat. Executive Chef Prapit "Mama" La Femina walks us through the process — from pounding a fragrant curry paste and blooming garlic in oil, to cooking kurobuta pork with tomatoes, shrimp paste, and just the right touch of seasoning. Along the way, we learn how Nam Prik Ong is traditionally enjoyed: scooped with sticky rice and paired with fresh cucumbers, steamed vegetables, and crispy pork skin.
This tiny Georgetown Thai spot is huge on flavor. While they have the regular pad Thai and stuff, this specializes in Northern Thai food. Absolutely amazing. You might need a helmet because you’ll have a flavor bomb in your mouth.
Mark Cooledge, Google review
