What can I use Nam Jim Jaew sauce on?

Use this sauce on EVERYTHING, like grilled meats or a popular choice, as a dipping sauce. You can also drizzle the sauce over raw or cooked vegetables. I've gathered this crack sauce over Jasmine or sticky rice. Try it. It's simply amazing!

What does Nam Jim Jaew taste like?

This Thai dipping sauce has all the flavors that Thai cuisine is known for: sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and umami. The toasted rice powder adds a nutty, toasted flavor with a slight crunch. The flavor of this sauce is like an explosion in your mouth that will surely bring you back to the Isaan region of Thailand, where this sauce is frequently used in all of the Isaan cuisines.

How long can you keep Nam Jim Jaew sauce?

Like all food, fresh is best. Nam Jim Jaew will stay in the fridge for 3-4 days. The rice powder will expand and get soggy in the sauce the longer it sits in the fridge. If you don't like that, try to use it more quickly.

What does Nam Jim mean in Thai?

Nam Jim in Thai means a chili dipping sauce. The literal translation in Thai goes like this. Nam = water, Jim = dipping, dip, or dip (into something). So, in the case of Nam Jim , it means dipping water (liquid or sauce).

What is the difference between Nam Jim and Nam prik?

Nam Jim and Nam Phrik refer to a spicy Thai dipping sauce with various ingredients. The common ingredient in both is the Thai chilis, dry or fresh, used for making the sauce spicy. Nam Prik is typically drier with minimal liquid, while Nam Jim is saucier, using a mixture of fish sauce, lime or tamarind juice, and water. Both are popular with Thai people.

What does Nam prik mean in Thai?

Nam Prik, in Thai, means a spicy sauce or condiment to use as a dipping sauce with food. Nam means water, and Prik means chili, so chili is watery (sauce). The most basic Nam Prik in the Nam Pla Phrik is a popular spicy sauce that adds flavor and heat to any dish. You can almost always find this sauce in most Thai restaurants, cafes, and stalls throughout Thailand.

Nam Jim Jaew Recipe without Sugar (Using Honey)

Name: Nam Jim Jaew recipe without sugar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup cilantro chopped small; ¼ cup shallot, thinly sliced; 3 ½ tablespoons fish sauce; 2 ½ tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed; 4 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate; ¼ cup toasted rice powder; 1-3 tablespoons dried chili flakes (as needed); 1-2 tablespoons water (as needed)

Description

The Thai dipping sauce Nam Jim Jaew recipe (without sugar) is a popular Thai dipping sauce used for grilled meats or as a dressing for salads. This Nam Jim Jaew recipe without sugar is easy to make, using tamarind, fish sauce, lime juice, shallots, cilantro, chili flakes, and toasted rice powder.

Ingredients

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2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup cilantro chopped small
¼ cup shallot, thinly sliced
3 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
2 ½ tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
¼ cup toasted rice powder
1-3 tablespoons dried chili flakes (as needed)
1-2 tablespoons water (as needed)

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Instructions

Start with uncooked rice. On medium-low heat on the stovetop, toast the uncooked rice in a dry pan until the rice is golden brown. Be careful with the heat level for this step, as the rice tends to cook fast after it browns. Let the rice cool to room temperature. Use a spice grinder to grind the rice into a coarse powder. Set aside for a minute—more detailed instructions on how to make Toasted rice powder.
Finely chop all the fresh herbs and place them in a small bowl.
Warm the honey in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until it turns runny. Let cool, then pour the honey into the bowl with fresh herbs. Stir well.
Add fish sauce, lime juice, water, tamarind puree, and chili flakes.
Stir everything, taste, and adjust the flavor with lime juice, fish sauce, or water.
Lastly, add the star ingredient and the toasted rice powder, and mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Add 1-2 Tbsp of water if the sauce is too thick.
Place the sauce in a serving cup, and that's it. So quick and easy and so delicious! Enjoy!

Notes

You can also use fresh Thai chilis but cut them into small pieces.
These brands of fish sauce are great for this recipe. My favorites are Three Crabs, Red Boat, and Megachef (a lesser-known fish sauce). They are light and sweet and perfectly balance salty and umami flavors.
If you have extra rice powder, store it in an airtight container and keep it in the freezer. The freezer keeps it fresh for months at a time!
Use Nam Jim Jaeow to dip bland sticky rice, vegetables, meat, or salads. It's perfect for everything!

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Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: Sauces
Method: No Stove top
Cuisine: Thai