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A bowl of prik nam pla with a spoon in it.
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Prik Nam Pla (Thai Dipping Sauce)

Let's make a spicy, salty, sour, and sweet Thai dipping sauce that goes with everything! Prik nam pla is the most versatile sauce that instantly elevates any dish.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Thai
Keyword hot Thai sauce, nam pla prik, Thai fish sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 40kcal
Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Thai chili peppers chopped
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • ½ shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine. In a small mixing bowl, add the chopped Thai chili peppers, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, shallot, and cilantro. Mix until combined and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Serve. Let the garlic and shallots infuse for at least 15-minute before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

See the "Expert Tips" section above for more guidance.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2407mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg