The most fiery Asian dipping sauce for sticky rice. It’s called jeow bong

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce provides umami while being plant-based.

dried chili peppers

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chili offers a milder heat with vibrant flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

roasted rice powder

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: toasted flour

Ground oats provide a similar texture and flavor.

Toast dried chili peppers in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add garlic and shallots to the skillet and toast until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Transfer the toasted ingredients to a mortar and pestle or blender.

Add lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar to the mortar or blender.

Blend or pound the mixture until smooth but slightly chunky.

Stir in herbs and roasted rice powder until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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