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Nam Jim Dressing

Zingy Nam Jim Dressing that Transforms Any Dish!

This Nam Jim Dressing is a gluten-free, zesty sauce that enhances any dish with its customizable heat and sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 unit Long Red Chili Remove seeds for milder heat
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is recommended
  • ½ teaspoon Hot Dried Chili Flakes Adjust based on preference
  • ¼ cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed from about 2 limes
  • ¼ cup White Sugar Can substitute with palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Use soy sauce for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Mason jar
  • mortar and pestle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Nam Jim Dressing
  1. Finely chop the long red chili and garlic. Add chopped coriander. Prepare in about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine chopped chili, garlic, coriander, chili flakes, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl. Takes around 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in fish sauce and stir or shake to combine. Mixing will take about 2 minutes.
  4. Taste and adjust for sweetness or heat. This step will take 1-2 minutes.
  5. Transfer to an airtight container for storage, or use immediately. Takes about 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients are key for the best flavor. Adjust the spice level based on seeds left in the chili. Taste before serving for adjustments.

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