Thai Crystal Sauce Nahm Jeem Gratien
Elevate your next meal with the bold and versatile flavors of Thai Crystal Sauce, or Nahm Jeem Gratien—a beloved dipping sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy. Made from a harmonious blend of sugar, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and water, this glossy, translucent sauce gets its distinctive kick from finely minced garlic and vibrant bird's eye chilies. Whether served alongside grilled meats, fresh seafood, or crisp spring rolls, its quick 15-minute prep and cooking time make it an effortless addition to your culinary repertoire. Top it with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and added zest, and get ready to transform any dish into a Thai-inspired masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Sugar
- 120 ml Water
- 60 ml Fish sauce
- 30 ml Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 2 pieces Bird's eye chilies, finely sliced
- 5 grams Cilantro leaves, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup.
3. Add the fish sauce and rice vinegar to the syrup, stirring well to incorporate.
4. Add the finely minced garlic and sliced bird's eye chilies to the sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
7. If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro leaves before serving.
8. Serve as a dipping sauce with grilled meats, seafood, or fresh spring rolls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5106 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
