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The term nam phrik refers to a vast range of chili-based sauces that are found throughout Thailand. Although the sauces may vary in consistency, they are traditionally prepared in a mortar, and apart from fresh or dry chili peppers, they usually consist of lime juice, garlic, seasonings, as well as fish sauces or shrimp paste.
Different regional varieties include ingredients such as galangal, sugar, tamarind, and even dry or fermented fish and fruits. Most nam phrik are served as dipping sauces with vegetables and meat or fish.
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Nam chim kai is a traditional sweet chili sauce originating from Thailand. The sauce is usually made with a combination of fish sauce, garlic, chili flakes, lime juice, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, water, and rice wine. The ingredients are simmered in a saucepan until the sauce thickens and develops the consistency of runny syrup or honey.
Once prepared, nam chim kai can be used as an ingredient in many dishes, or more commonly as a dipping sauce for a variety of foods.
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This variety of nam chim sauce consists of dried chili peppers, lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and toasted sticky rice. The sauce is characterized by its complex combination of spicy, sour, and sweet flavors, as well as its liquid and slightly sticky texture.
It is usually served as a dipping sauce with grilled pork or chicken and often comes topped with sliced scallions.
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Nam phrik kha is a traditional sauce originating from Thailand, and it's especially popular in the northern parts of the country. This sauce is made with a combination of garlic, roasted chili peppers, salt, and galangal. Once prepared, nam phrik kha is traditionally served as a dipping sauce for steamed mushrooms.
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