Nam Jim Gai is one of Thailandβs most recognizable dipping sauces, balancing chili heat, garlic, vinegar, and sweetness into a glossy sauce that works with spring rolls, grilled meats, and fried snacks. It is sticky, bright, gently spicy, and incredibly versatile. πΏ
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Sweet heat, sharp garlic, and glossy chili sauce create the Thai dip that makes almost everything on the plate taste better. πΆοΈ
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Sauce base
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πΆοΈ 80 g red chilies, deseeded and chopped (1 cup / 2.8 oz)
π§ 25 g garlic, chopped (8 cloves / 0.9 oz)
π§ 120 ml water (Β½ cup / 4 fl oz)
π¬ 150 g sugar (ΒΎ cup / 5.3 oz)
πΆ 80 ml rice vinegar (β cup / 2.7 fl oz)
π§ 3 g salt (Β½ tsp / 0.1 oz)
π½ 10 g cornstarch (1 tbsp / 0.35 oz)
π§ 15 ml water for slurry (1 tbsp / 0.5 fl oz)
Preparation
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Total Time
π Prep: 10 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 8 min
π Rest: 10 min
β° Total: 28 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~55 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~0 g
πΎ Carbohydrates: ~14 g
π§ Fat: ~0 g
π₯ Fiber: ~0 g
π₯ 55 kcalπ 14 g carbs
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Advice
Do not overblend the chilies because small visible pieces make the sauce look fresher and more authentic. πΆοΈ
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Why it works π‘
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Sugar softens the vinegar and chili heat, while garlic gives the sauce the savory edge that makes it addictive rather than simply sweet. π§
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Twist πΆοΈ
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Add 10 ml fish sauce (2 tsp / 0.34 fl oz) for a deeper savory Thai finish with extra complexity. π
Status
Glossy sweet chili, sharp garlic, and gentle heat make this Thai sauce bright, sticky, and impossible to stop dipping into. πΆοΈπ―
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