2 tbsp canola oil
2 pc (200 g) frozen salted mackerel (plah tu)*
2 shallots, peeled
2 large cloves garlic, peeled
3 fresh Thai chili peppers (prik kee noo)
3 pc dried chilies (prik chee fah)
1 tsp shrimp paste (kapee) or 1 Tbsp. dried shrimps
1 tbsp fish sauce (nam plah), Golden Boy brand is recommended
Juice of 1 large fresh lime
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)