Nam Jim A.K.A. Thai Dipping Sauce
Did you know that “Nam Jim” is a generic name that is used as a blanket term for pretty much ALL of Thailand’s dipping sauces? And you’ll see this name used on all of the dipping sauces in restaurants and street food stalls, even though the ingredients between certain kinds can vary greatly. However, the flavour among all of them resonates in between notes of spicy, sour and sweet. I personally always serve my nam jim alongside whatever Thai snacks and general meals that I make everyday. But how many kinds of nam jim are there? After perusing through my mum’s cookbook and some internet sleuthing, I’ve found there to be over 10 varieties of Thai dipping sauce regularly available...