Nam Pla Prik

Name: Nam Pla Prik
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fish sauce; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 5 Thai bird eye chiles, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

A staple Thai chili fish sauce condiment packed with spicy, salty, and sour flavors. Ideal for drizzling over fried rice, eggs, or grilled meats.

10 minEasyServes 810 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
5 Thai bird eye chiles, sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

In a small serving bowl, mix 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar.
2

Stir until granulated sugar dissolves completely.
3

Add 5 sliced Thai bird eye chiles and 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the mixture.
4

Let the sauce rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Nam Pla Prik keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Nam Pla Prik?

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