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Nam Jim Jaew
Nam Jim Jaew is a Thai Chili Dipping Sauce that embodies the essence of vibrant Southeast Asian street food cuisine. Rooted in traditional Thai flavors, this versatile recipe brings together an array of elements - from the nutty aroma of toasted jasmine rice to the umami punch of tamarind and vegan fish sauce. This fan-favorite recipe is super fast to make, vegan, and completely gluten-free.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 (yield: ⅔ cup)
Calories: 25 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon uncooked jasmine rice or white rice
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 scallion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegan fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves minced
- 4 teaspoons palm sugar or coconut sugar, or brown sugar
Instructions
- Toast the raw rice in a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Stir continuously for about 4-5 minutes until the grains turn a rich, medium brown, but keep moving so as not to let it burn.
- Grind the toasted rice into a fine powder using either a mortar and pestle, spice grinder or a coffee grinder.
- Place the toasted rice powder into a small bowl with thinly sliced shallots, scallion, vegan fish sauce, lime juice, tamarind concentrate, Thai chili flakes, minced cilantro leaves, and palm sugar (or coconut sugar, or brown sugar).
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly using the tines of a fork until the sugar dissolves, ensuring a well-balanced blend of flavors.
- Use immediately or store for up to one week in a clean, sealed container under refrigeration.
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Notes
- 🔥 Masterful Toasting Technique:
- 🔥
- Perfect the toasting step with medium heat, continuously stirring for 4-5 minutes. Swiftly transfer to the grinder to avoid bitterness.
- 🎭 The Delicate Balance:
- 🎭
- Achieve harmony with vegan fish sauce, lime juice, tamarind, and chili flakes. While my ratios are spot-on, feel free to tweak them to suit your personal taste.
- ❄️ Clever Storage Tactics:
- ❄️
- If not devouring immediately, store in a sanitized, sealed container in the fridge. The sauce should stay great to use for a week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
25kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(yield: ⅔ cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.