One batch of this fish sauce and chilies serving sauce yields about ¼ cup to serve 4. Recipe source: Cooking Thai by Pim Techamuanvivit with Andrea Nguyen (2026, Ten Speed Press)
Course: basics
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: nampla prik, Thai basic sauce
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 ½tablespoonslime juice
1 ½tablespoonsfish sauceor Thai thin soy sauce
1tablespoonchopped fresh Thai chilies
1tablespoonvery thinly sliced shallot
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, fish sauce (or Thai thin soy sauce), and Thai chilies. If using, stir in the shallot too. Let sit for a few minutes before serving with stir-fries, fried rice and fried foods. Dispense it with a small spoon because a little goes a long way.