Mae Rusmee Horseshoe Crab Chilli Paste - Nam Prik Mangda 200g

Mae Rusmee Nam Prik Mangda 200g

Mae Rusmee Nam Prik Mangda (น้ำพริกแมงดา แม่รัศมี, nam phrik maeng-da mae rat-sa-mii) is a ready-to-use Thai chilli paste from Mae Rusmee made with mangda (แมงดา) — the giant water bug (Lethocerus indicus), one of the most prized and distinctive ingredients in Thai cuisine. Mangda is a large aquatic insect native to Southeast Asia, used in Thai cooking for its intensely aromatic, floral, and fruity essence — a flavour that is completely unique and unlike any other ingredient. It is most commonly used in nam phrik (chilli paste) preparations, where its aromatic oils are incorporated into the paste to produce a deeply complex, fragrant, and spicy condiment. Nam prik mangda is considered a delicacy in Thailand, particularly in central Thai cuisine, and is one of the most distinctive and sought-after nam phrik varieties. Mae Rusmee’s version provides this rare flavour in a convenient ready-to-use jar. The 200 g jar is a generous household format.

• Type: Thai giant water bug chilli paste (nam phrik mangda) - Mae Rusmee brand; 200 g jar; ready-to-use format
• Flavour profile: Intensely aromatic, floral, fruity, spicy, and deeply savoury with the distinctive mangda (giant water bug) essence; one of the most unique and complex flavour profiles in Thai cuisine
• Primary use: Thai nam phrik rice meal — serve alongside steamed jasmine rice with fresh and blanched vegetables, crispy pork rinds (khaep mu), and grilled or fried fish
• Secondary use: Dipping paste for fresh vegetables and grilled meats; flavour base for spicy Thai soups and stir-fries requiring the distinctive mangda aromatic depth
• Pack size: 200 g jar - generous household format

For other Mae Rusmee ready-to-eat Thai condiments at Chang Market, see the full range.