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Thailand Condiment

Nam Jim Jaew (Isan Dipping Sauce)

カオクア(炒り米)が香ばしい!イサーン焼肉の最強の相棒

Spice 5 Gluten-free

Description

The ultimate Isan meat dip. A smoky, tangy, and spicy sauce made from tamarind, fish sauce, chili flakes, and the signature 'Khao Khua' (toasted rice powder).

Classification: Sauce

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How to use

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. (Prep) Mix tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar.
  2. Stir in generous amounts of chili flakes and golden toasted rice powder (Khao Khua).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

Khao Khua(Toasted rice aroma)、Tamarind

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Umeboshi paste + Soy sauce + Crushed peanuts

Pairing

Gai Yang / Kor Moo Yang (Grilled pork neck)

Trivia

[Difference] Not a sweet chili sauce. It stands out with 'tart tamarind acidity' and 'smoky scorched rice nuttiness', making it the ultimate meat dip.

Eating tips & etiquette

Dip grilled chicken or pork neck heavily into this sauce, eat with sticky rice, and you will go to heaven.

Allergen

Fish

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