Nam Prik Nam Pla Traditional Thai Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Thai dishes with this vibrant and flavorful Nam Prik Nam Pla, a staple condiment in every Thai home and restaurant. This classic recipe is incredibly easy to make – ready in just 5 minutes! Spoon it onto fried rice, noodle soups, grilled meats, satays, or even enjoy it with plain jasmine rice. Customize the sour, salty, sweet, and spicy levels to your preference. This recipe yields a delicious sauce that will keep for up to two weeks when stored airtight in your refrigerator. Get ready to experience the authentic taste of Thailand!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 14.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.4 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Nam Prik Nam Pla Traditional Thai Sauce

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How to Make Nam Prik Nam Pla Traditional Thai Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and finely minced chilies until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Add more lime juice for extra sourness, fish sauce for saltiness, palm sugar for sweetness, or chilies for heat.
  3. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro and/or shallots (optional).
  4. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This will keep for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g