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Thai Salad Dressing Recipe (Nam Yum Sauce)

Thai salad dressing in a ceramic bowl on a banana leaf, a traditional setting.
Prep this Thai salad dressing recipe in 10 minutes using fish sauce and lime juice for a quick and punchy flavor boost.
Praew
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Salad
Serving Size 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp + 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pickled garlic juice
  • 1/2 cup palm sugar
  • 1 coriander root
  • 2 chilies, adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chili sauce

Instructions

  • Use a mortar and pestle (or food processor) to crush the garlic and coriander root into a rough paste.
  • Add the fresh chilies and continue pounding until combined.
  • Add the palm sugar and pound again until it’s mostly dissolved.
  • Stir in the pickled garlic juice, fish sauce, chili sauce, and fresh lime juice using your pestle or a spoon.
  • Taste and adjust the flavors if needed. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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