Siam Dipping Sauce

Elevate your appetizers and snacks with the bold and tangy flavors of Siam Dipping Sauce, a quick and versatile condiment inspired by the vibrant tastes of Thai cuisine. This delightful sauce combines tangy tamarind paste, savory fish sauce, and rich palm sugar, perfectly balanced with fresh lime juice and a hint of heat from chopped red chili. With just 10 minutes of prep and cook time, this easy recipe offers a luscious, slightly sweet and sour flavor profile enhanced by the aromatic punch of garlic and optional fresh cilantro garnish. Ideal for pairing with spring rolls, grilled meats, or crispy finger foods, this dipping sauce is a must-have at your table. Impress your guests with this authentic, homemade Thai-style sauce, and store any leftovers for up to a week for endless dipping possibilities!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Palm sugar (or brown sugar as a substitute)
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 teaspoons Chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons Chopped red chili (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Cilantro, finely chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar.

Step 2

Add the water and heat over low-medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped garlic, red chili, and lime juice. Mix well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust according to your preference—add more sugar for sweetness, more lime juice for tanginess, or more chili for heat.

Step 6

Pour the sauce into a small serving bowl and garnish with finely chopped cilantro if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately with your choice of appetizers or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(153.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	177.4

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2532.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 37.5g
Protein 2.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 52.6mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 429.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.5%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 94.1%