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Ideal for dipping fried chicken, spring rolls, or grilled meats.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"5 large red spur chilies, chopped","name":"Chili Pepper","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"large red spur chilies (Prik Chee Fah) for mild heat","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"fresh","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"200g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"white sugar","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"120ml rice vinegar","name":"Rice Vinegar","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"rice vinegar or white distilled vinegar","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"120ml water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water","name":"Cornstarch","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"slurry","notes":"thickener","group":"Thickener","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Using a mortar and pestle or a small food processor, pulse the chopped chili peppers and garlic until they form a coarse paste.","group":"Preparation","title":"Using a mortar and pestle or a small food processor","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, rice vinegar, water, and salt. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the sugar, rice vinegar, water, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the chili-garlic paste to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chili-garlic paste","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and becomes glossy.","group":"Finishing","title":"Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring to a glass jar. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For a smoother sauce, you can blend the chili and garlic more finely. If you prefer more heat, use bird's eye chilies instead of red spur chilies.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["Saucepan","Food processor or Mortar and Pestle","Whisk","Glass jar"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":350,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes about 1.5 cups of sauce"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made well in advance and actually tastes better after the flavors meld for 24 hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass jar or bottle in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_6e57cad337%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=69bf161f-0dd7-46cc-9d94-b9cb9c7c47dd","imageAlt":"Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Nam Jim Gai) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["thai","dipping sauce","sweet and spicy","condiment","easy","chicken sauce"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Nam Jim Gai)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:36:13.099Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:36:13.099Z","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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