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Nam Pla Prik (Thai Chili Fish Sauce Dip)

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Nam Pla Prik (Thai Chili Fish Sauce Dip)

Nutrition (per serving)

20Calories
2 gProtein
3 gCarbs
0 gFat
2 gSugar
1800 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 100 ml Fish sauce (nam pla)
  • 60 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 2–3 tbsp Palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 8–15 (finely sliced) Bird’s eye chilies
  • 3–4 cloves minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped Cilantro roots or stems (optional)

Method

  1. Dissolve palm sugar in lime juice + a splash of warm water (microwave 10–15 sec if needed).
  2. Add fish sauce → stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Add minced garlic + sliced chilies + optional cilantro → mix well.
  4. Let sit 10–30 minutes for flavors to meld (or serve immediately).
  5. Taste & adjust: more lime for sour, more sugar for sweet, more chili for heat.
  6. Store in jar in fridge up to 2 weeks — essential Thai table condiment for grilled meats, noodles, fried rice, dumplings.

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