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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
2 garlic cloves
20 fresh chilies
1/4 cup lime juice
8 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
1/2 cup fish sauce

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

Use 2 garlic cloves, being careful not to overpower the dish.

2

Add 20 fresh chilies, adjusting to taste for spiciness.

3

Pound the garlic and chilies together using a mortar and pestle.

4

Add 1/4 cup of lime juice to the mixture.

5

Mix in 8 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.

6

Finally, add 1/2 cup of fish sauce and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

blendingroasting

Equipment Needed

mortar and pestle

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Spicy Tamarind DipSour Chili Dip

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