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Spicy Thai Chili Dipping Sauce (Nam Jim Jaew)

This Spicy Thai Chili Dipping Sauce, also known as Nam Jim Jaew แจ่ว, is one of our favorite Thai condiments. It’s tangy, spicy, zesty, and umami-filled. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4
Author: Lindsey Baruch

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 shallots finely chopped, preferably Thai shallots
  • 1 medium bundle finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon dried Thai red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon rice powder
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar
  • Juice of 2 large limes

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, place your chopped shallots, cilantro, red pepper flakes, rice powder, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and salt.
  • Mix until completely combined. Adjust to taste with 1 tablespoon of cold water, if needed.
  • Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg