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Thai Mango Dipping Sauce

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Nam Pla Wan is a traditional Thai dipping sauce that pairs beautifully with tart green mangoes. This quick and easy recipe creates a sweet, tangy, and spicy condiment that’s bursting with bold flavors and perfect for a refreshing snack or appetizer.


Ingredients

  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried mini shrimp
  • 1 tsp dried chili flakes
  • 1/3 cup palm sugar
  • 1 fresh chili, chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste
  • 1/2 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

  1. In a small cooking pot over medium heat, add the water, palm sugar, shrimp paste, fish sauce, chopped chilies, shallots, dried shrimp, and dried chili flakes.
  2. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully combined. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Transfer the cooked dipping sauce to a small bowl. Let it cool slightly before serving.
  4. Peel and slice firm green mangoes into wedges or strips. Keep in cold water until ready to serve.
  5. Serve mango slices with the dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust chili amounts to suit your heat preference.
  • Use brown sugar if palm sugar is unavailable, but note it changes the flavor slightly.
  • For a vegan version, use fermented soybean paste and mushroom seasoning instead of shrimp ingredients.
  • Consistency should be thick but pourable; simmer longer for a thicker sauce.
  • Pairs well with green mango, green apple, guava, or jicama.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 74
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 519mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.01g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.06g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 122mg