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It is served with almost every meal in Thailand to enhance the flavors of jasmine rice, fried eggs, and grilled meats.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 tablespoons fish sauce","name":"Fish Sauce","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"High quality Thai fish sauce","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 tablespoons fresh lime juice","name":"Lime juice","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"approximately 1-2 limes","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 teaspoon palm sugar","name":"Palm Sugar","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"crumbled or finely grated","notes":"can substitute with brown or white sugar","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"8 bird's eye chilies","name":"Bird's Eye Chili","quantity":8,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"piece","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"red and green for color","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 small shallot","name":"Shallot","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"optional but recommended for texture","group":"Aromatics","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small glass bowl, combine the fish sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, and palm sugar.","group":"Mixing","title":"Combine the fish sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, and palm sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Whisk the mixture vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the flavors are integrated.","group":"Mixing","title":"Whisk the mixture vigorously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the sliced bird's eye chilies, sliced garlic, and sliced shallot (if using) into the bowl.","group":"Assembly","title":"Add the sliced bird's eye chilies, sliced garlic, and sliced shallot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir well and let the sauce sit for at least 10-15 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow the aromatics to infuse into the liquid.","group":"Infusion","title":"Stir well and let the sauce sit","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Infusion"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice rather than bottled. If you prefer a less spicy sauce, remove the seeds from the chilies before slicing. Traditionally, palm sugar is used for a mellow sweetness, but white sugar works as a substitute.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Small mixing bowl","Whisk or spoon","Sharp knife","Cutting board"],"diet":["low_carb","gluten_free","dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free","paleo"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":125,"unit":"ml","note":"makes about 1/2 cup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made several hours in advance. The chilies will soften and become spicier the longer they sit."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator. The lime juice may lose some brightness after 48 hours, but it remains safe and delicious.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_48b3ec91cb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=82625f54-7613-4c53-9613-9ac5a0cf42e7","imageAlt":"Nam Prik Nam Pla (Thai Chili Fish Sauce) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["thai","condiment","spicy","umami","quick","nam prik nam pla"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Nam Prik Nam Pla (Thai Chili Fish Sauce)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:38:09.052Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:38:09.052Z","related":[{"id":"nuoc_mam_gung_4a385f6dd4","slug":"ginger-fish-sauce-nuoc-mam-gung","title":"Ginger Fish Sauce (Nước mắm gừng)","description":"A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce that perfectly balances sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors with the pungent kick of fresh ginger. 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