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Nam Jim Seafood Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce

Thailand's essential seafood dipping sauce — raw garlic, chili, lime, and fish sauce combined to electrifying, addictive effect.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 35kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 bird's eye chilies
  • 5 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp erythritol
  • 1–2 small coriander roots (optional)
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Pound garlic, chilies, and coriander root to a rough paste in a mortar.
  • Do not make it smooth — the texture is intentional.
  • Add lime juice, fish sauce, and erythritol. Stir to combine.
  • Taste — it should be simultaneously very sour, salty, and hot.
  • Adjust with more lime or fish sauce to preference.
  • Add chopped coriander leaves.
  • Use immediately — do not refrigerate for more than 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 35kcal | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 0.5g
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