Spicy Thai BBQ Dipping Sauce Recipe (Nam Jim Jaew) 2 WAYS | Thai Girl in the Kitchen

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt and water mimic the salty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often more affordable.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chilies

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chilies can provide a vibrant flavor, while cayenne is usually less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Soak tamarind paste in warm water, remove seeds, and make a paste.

On medium heat, toast glutinous rice until golden brown and fragrant, then grind it.

For the lime version, combine 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and stir until sugar melts.

Add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, chili powder to taste, sliced shallots, chopped cilantro, and spring onion to the lime mixture.

Adjust flavors to preference, considering the saltiness and sourness of the ingredients.

Add ground toasted rice just before serving to prevent it from absorbing too much sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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