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Prik Nam Pla (Thai Dipping Sauce)

Enozia
Tangy, spicy and packed with umami deliciousness, this Thai dipping sauce aka Prik Nam Pla is an absolute must try if you love bold flavors and Thai food.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 5-6 garlic
  • 8-10 chillies
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the chillies and garlic.
  • Transfer them to a small bowl with the fish sauce and brown sugar. Let this rest for 10 minutes.
  • Squeeze in the juice of a lime. Add chopped cilantro, salt and pepper (if needed).
  • Taste and adjust. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If the sauce has turned out too hot, simply add more fish sauce and a bit of brown sugar to tackle the spiciness.
  • Worried about the spiciness of the sauce? Remove the seeds from the chilis before you chop them up. 
  • Is the sauce too runny for your liking? Lend it a little more body by adding in a tablespoon of oyster sauce. 
  • For a more intense flavor, make the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Doing this helps the flavors of the garlic and chillies infuse into the sauce and make it taste so much better. 

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 1422mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 874IUVitamin C: 135mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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