Thailand Nam Pla Prik (Traditional Thai Sauce)
Nam pla prik is a Thai sauce that appears on the table at every meal, as ubiquitous as salt and pepper in the Western world. A blend of sweet, sour, umami (savory), salty, and spicy flavors, it goes well on everything from noodle soups to fried rice. No Thai meal is complete without it.
Recipe Servings: 4–6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
Total Time
10 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) red pepper flakes
- 4 Tbsp (60 ml) sugar
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
- 4 Tbsp (60 ml) fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) water, more as needed
Directions
- Combine garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, and water in a bowl, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Correct seasoning and dilute with additional water if necessary.
- Serve in individual bowls at room temperature.
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