Thai Red Chile Sauce Nam Prik Dang
Unlock the bold, complex flavors of Thailand with this Thai Red Chile Sauce, or Nam Prik Dang, a versatile condiment that elevates any dish. This fiery, flavor-packed sauce is made with soaked dried red chiles, garlic, and shallots, blended into a smooth paste and sautéed to aromatic perfection. Infused with tamarind paste for tangy depth, palm sugar for a touch of sweetness, and fish sauce for savory balance, this recipe tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes. Perfect as a dipping sauce, marinade, or drizzle over grilled meats and vegetables, this homemade Thai chili sauce is a must-try for lovers of bold, authentic flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a delicious and convenient addition to your repertoire of Asian sauces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Dried red chiles
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Shallots
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons Palm sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Place the dried red chiles in a bowl and pour warm water over them. Let them soak for 10 minutes until they soften. Drain and set aside.
In a mortar and pestle or blender, add the softened chiles, garlic cloves, and shallots. Pound or blend into a smooth paste. You can add 1 tablespoon of water if needed to help with blending.
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chili paste and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, and water to the pan. Stir well to combine and allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more fish sauce for saltiness, palm sugar for sweetness, or lime juice for extra tang.
Once the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors are well-balanced, remove it from the heat.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer to a serving dish or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1930 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1287 mg | 27% | |
*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.
