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This essential sauce is the perfect companion for grilled fish, prawns, steamed squid, or any seafood dish.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"8-10 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":10,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"Thai garlic preferred for more intensity","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"15 green bird's eye chilies","name":"Bird's Eye Chili","quantity":15,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":15,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"Adjust quantity based on spice tolerance; use green for the classic look","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 cilantro roots","name":"Cilantro","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"stems and roots","notes":"Cleaned thoroughly; provides deep aroma","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 tablespoons lime juice","name":"Lime juice","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"Do not use bottled juice","group":"Liquids","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 tablespoons fish sauce","name":"Fish Sauce","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Premium quality recommended","group":"Liquids","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1.5 tablespoons palm sugar","name":"Palm Sugar","quantity":22.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"softened or shaved","notes":"Palm sugar adds a mellow sweetness","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the garlic, green bird's eye chilies, and cilantro roots into a mortar.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the garlic, green bird's eye chilies, and cilantro roots","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pound the ingredients with a pestle until they form a coarse paste. If using a blender, pulse briefly until roughly chopped but not pureed.","group":"Preparation","title":"Pound the ingredients","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the palm sugar and continue to pound or stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Add the palm sugar and continue","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Mix well until combined.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Taste the sauce; it should be an even balance of spicy, sour, and salty. Adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more lime for sourness or fish sauce for saltiness.","group":"Finishing","title":"Taste the sauce; it should be an even balance of spicy, sour, and salty","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use a mortar and pestle to crush the ingredients; it releases more aromatic oils than a blender. Adjust the number of chilies to your heat preference. If you want a more vibrant green color, add a handful of fresh cilantro leaves to the mix.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Mortar and pestle or blender","Small bowl"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb","dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free","paleo"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":225,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes approximately 1 cup of sauce"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce is best when fresh, but can be made up to 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature. Shake well before serving as ingredients may settle."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_415bcf2583%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b5f0f87d-431f-4104-88e4-16a920169b61","imageAlt":"Thai Seafood Dipping Sauce (Nam Jim Seafood) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","seafood","thai sauce","dip","keto","low carb"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Thai Seafood Dipping Sauce (Nam Jim Seafood)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:35:32.760Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:35:32.760Z","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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