Thai Cucumber Sauce Nam Chim Taeng Kwa
Elevate your culinary experience with the vibrant flavors of Thai Cucumber Sauce, or Nam Chim Taeng Kwa. This quick and refreshing recipe features crisp cucumber slices mingling with fragrant shallot, fiery red chili, and the herbal zest of fresh cilantro, all enveloped in a tangy-sweet blend of rice vinegar, fish sauce, and sugar. Perfectly balanced, this versatile sauce can be served chilled as a dipping sauce or a cool, crunchy side dish. Optional roasted peanuts add a delightful layer of nuttiness for extra texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal companion to grilled chicken, satay, or fried appetizers, bringing a pop of Thai-inspired flavor to every bite. Search no further for an easy-to-make condiment that’s both delicious and wholesome!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Shallot
- 1 small Fresh red chili
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
Slice the cucumber thinly into half-moon pieces. Set aside.
Peel and finely slice the shallot. Mince the fresh red chili (adjust quantity to taste if you prefer less spice).
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro, including stems for extra flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, fish sauce, granulated sugar, water, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely to create the base of the sauce.
Add the sliced shallot and minced chili into the dressing. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes to soften and infuse the flavors.
Gently fold in the sliced cucumber and chopped cilantro to the dressing, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
If using roasted peanuts, roughly chop them and sprinkle over the top just before serving for added texture and flavor.
Serve fresh and chilled as a dipping sauce or side dish. This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, satay, or as a refreshing condiment for fried appetizers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1932 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 633 mg | 13% | |
*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.
