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prik nam pla Thai sauce

Prik Nam Pla Recipe

Prik Nam Pla is the everyday Asian condiment to enhance and elevate your dishes. This spicy, tangy, umami, and savory sauce is a staple in Thai households and restaurants.
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Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Keyword: birds eye chili, chili, condiment, fish sauce, nam phrik, nam prik, prik nam pla, sauce, spicy, Thai sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 13kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Small bowl or Glass jar
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 Spoon for mixing

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 3 Thai bird's eye chilies thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¾ tablespoon water
  • 1 tbsp green onions sliced thin
  • ½ tbsp cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare the Ingredients: Thinly slice the Thai bird's eye chilies and smash and mince the garlic.
    3 Thai bird's eye chilies, 2 cloves garlic
  • Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl or jar, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
    ¼ cup fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon sugar, ¾ tablespoon water
  • Add Chilies and Garlic: Stir in the sliced chilies and minced garlic. Mix well to ensure the flavors meld together.
  • Add chopped cilantro and green onions: Optional, but adds more flavor.
    1 tbsp green onions, ½ tbsp cilantro
  • Let it Sit: Allow the Prik Nam Pla to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors mix together.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Prik Nam Pla Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
13
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.02
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.003
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.003
g
Sodium
 
1139
mg
50
%
Potassium
 
57
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
22
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.