How To Make Thai Sauce • Tamarind Dipping Sauce • Nam Jim Jaew • Thai BBQ Dip Sauce |ThaiChef Food

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.

Strain 1/2 cup warm water and mix with 3 tbsp tamarind juice.

Add 1/2 tbsp palm sugar to the mixture and adjust to taste.

Thinly slice 1 shallot and add to the bowl.

Chop 3 kaffir lime leaves and 1 spring onion, then add to the mixture.

Chop 50g coriander leaves and add to the bowl.

Toast 2 fresh chilies on low heat until they have color and aroma, then add to the mixture.

Add 1 tsp chili flakes, 1/2 tbsp lime juice, and mix well.

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