BHA & BHT Free Classic Nam Jim
Total time10 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
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4 servings
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2–4 bird's eye chiles, stems removed (use 2 for medium heat, 4 for hot)
- 1 tbsp palm sugar, roughly chopped (or light brown sugar)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro stems, finely chopped
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
Instructions
- 1
Add the garlic and bird's eye chiles to a mortar and pound with the pestle until broken down into a coarse, slightly wet paste, about 1–2 minutes.
- 2
Add the palm sugar and continue pounding until the sugar is mostly dissolved and incorporated into the paste.
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