Go Back
–+ servings

Jeow Som Recipe (Lao Dipping Sauce)

Jeow som Lao dipping sauce with sticky rice, grilled meat, and fresh vegetables.
This easy jeow som recipe is a tangy and spicy Lao dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with sticky rice, grilled meats, and fresh veggies. Ready in minutes!
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Lao
Course Dipping sauce, Sauces
Serving Size 2 people

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 5 chilies, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Roughly pound garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle.
  • Mix in the sugar, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. Stir well.
  • Once the sugar has fully dissolved, sprinkle the sauce with chopped coriander.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • For the best results, use a mortar and pestle. If you don't have one, you can conveniently use a food processor.
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1425mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1081IU | Vitamin C: 168mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg