Nam Jim Kai (Sweet Chili Sauce)
世界で最も有名なタイ調味料！ドロっと甘い赤いソース
Description
World-famous Sweet Chili Sauce. 'Nam Jim' (dip) 'Kai' (chicken). While famous globally for spring rolls, in Thailand it's primarily the dedicated dip for grilled/fried chicken.
Classification: Sauce
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How to use
Ingredients
- Red chili
- Garlic
- Sugar
- Vinegar
- Salt
- Starch(thickener)
Instructions
- (No cooking) *Typically store-bought. Dipped heavily with fried or grilled chicken.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Garlic、Red chili
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought sweet chili sauce
Pairing
Gai Yang / Tod Mun Goong
Trivia
[Trivia] Japanese Vietnamese restaurants serve this with spring rolls, but authentic Vietnamese rolls use peanut-hoisin sauce or Nuoc Cham. This is purely Thai.
Eating tips & etiquette
Loved by all ages in Thailand. Despite the visible chilies, the sugar and starch sweetness dominates, making it safe for non-spice eaters.
Allergen
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