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Nam Pla Prik

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

ThaiSauceNo-CookPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

    Stir until granulated sugar dissolves completely.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

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Questions

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Nam Pla Prik?

The entry for Nam Pla Prik calls for 1/4 cup fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Is Nam Pla Prik keto-friendly?

A serving of Nam Pla Prik carries 1 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 5 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 1 percent.

Does Nam Pla Prik contain fish?

Yes: 1/4 cup fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Nam Pla Prik?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 10 calories, with 1 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Nam Pla Prik keep?

Refrigerate Nam Pla Prik in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

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