Thai Seafood Dipping Sauce (Nam Jim Seafood)
This Thai Seafood Dipping Sauce, or Nam Jim Seafood, is the bold, vibrant sauce Western seafood buffets are missing! It's all about balancing heat and acidity to let seafood truly shine. If you've ever thought your shrimp cocktail needed a kick, this sauce is what you’ve been craving.
Equipment
- 1 pestle and mortar set (or a small blender)
Ingredients
- 15 green Thai chilies (or 5-7 red chilies)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 TBSP lime juice
- 2 TBSP sugar (or palm sugar or granulated monk fruit)
- 2 TBSP warm water
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 TBSP cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
For Pestle and Mortar Method
- Pound the garlic, chilies, and chopped cilantro together into a paste for about 3–5 minutes. Add the salt, sugar, lime juice, and warm water, then stir to combine. Serve with your favorite seafood dish and enjoy!
Blender Method
- Simply add all of the ingredients from the list above to a blender and blend about 30 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy!
Notes
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