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How to make Jeow Som Easy Asian Spicy Sauce Lao Laos Recipe perfect Dipping Sauce for Seafood & BBQ

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Jeow Som

Cultural Context

Originating from Laos, Jeow Som is a beloved dipping sauce that embodies the bold and tangy flavors of Lao cuisine. Traditionally served with grilled meats and fresh vegetables, it highlights the importance of balance in flavors—sour, spicy, and savory. Today, Jeow Som has gained popularity beyond Laos, often featured in Thai and other Southeast Asian cuisines, showcasing its versatility.

LaoLAother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
4 fresh chili peppers
3 cloves garlic
2 limes (juiced)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1/2 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tamarind

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Fresh tamarind offers a more vibrant flavor, while lemon juice is more accessible.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a vegetarian option, while salt is a basic alternative.

1

Soak tamarind paste in warm water until softened.

2

Roast fresh chilies and shallots over an open flame until charred.

3

Peel the charred shallots and remove stems from the chilies.

4

Blend tamarind, roasted chilies, garlic, and shallots until smooth.

5

Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to the mixture and blend until combined.

6

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

blendingroasting

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Spicy Tamarind DipSour Chili Dip

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