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Nam Jim Seafood

Cultural Context

Nam Jim Seafood originates from Thailand, where it is a beloved dipping sauce for various seafood dishes. This vibrant sauce embodies the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, characteristic of Thai cuisine. Traditionally served at seafood markets and restaurants, it has gained popularity worldwide, often enjoyed with grilled or fried seafood.

ThaiTHother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons lime juice
palm sugar
garlic
chili peppers
cilantro stems
fish sauce

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while being lower in sodium.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

fresh seafood

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a protein-rich, budget-friendly alternative.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat without the cost of fresh chilies.

1

Start with garlic and chili peppers in a mortar and pestle and pound them into a paste.

2

Add palm sugar to the paste and continue to pound until mostly dissolved.

3

Add chopped cilantro stems to the mixture and pound until combined.

4

Pour in 3 tablespoons of fish sauce and lime juice (about the juice of one lime) into the mixture.

5

Stir the mixture with a spoon until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

mortar and pestlespoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishshellfish

Also Known As

Nam JimThai Seafood Sauce

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