This Sauce Makes Everything Better


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The one sauce Thai people can’t live without, the one sauce that has the power to improve any and every dish. The one and …

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  1. GMoney4980
    GMoney4980 says:

    So funny, I thought Pai was going to show me something I missed from my mom's cooking. But it ends up something I've been making since I was 6yrs old. My mom made sure I knew how to make this. I keep it simple fish sauce, chilies lime juice. Sometimes I use mortar crushed lemon grass. Don't forget to put it in instant ramen!

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  2. It’sLowTide
    It’sLowTide says:

    I wish I was more fond of fish sauce, outside of adding a dash here and there in cooking recipes. In almost pure form, I find it just too fishy, anywhere I’ve had it. At home, I use the “Three Crabs” one in my recipes.

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  3. Cynthia Slater
    Cynthia Slater says:

    When I go to an Asian restaurant and ask for certain things like this sauce, I usually get a funny look. It's as if an American should like such spicy food. I've lived in Thailand, S. Korea, and China. I love the flavors and the heat at their level.

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  4. ninjalemurdude
    ninjalemurdude says:

    As a vegetarian, I make this but replace the fish sauce with a mixture of soy sauce and little water. I've tried more complicated fish sauce replacements, but I think it's better keeping things simple. It's already packed with flavor. The garlic is a must for me though!

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  5. viniv20
    viniv20 says:

    Prik nam pla is soooooo good, learnt how to make it myself just from trying it in multiple restaurants. I specifically like it with pork !
    I also like to add a bit if brown or palm sugar !

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  6. bannork
    bannork says:

    Khun Pailin represents the very best of Thailand. Knowledgeable, fun, beauty and delicious food. If Pita becomes PM of Thailand, please make Pailin a roving cultural ambassador.

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  7. Khanh Ho
    Khanh Ho says:

    We have something similar to this in Vietnam. You can do it in big chunks, like in your video. But if you want to be house-wife-y about it, we use a mortar and pestle. That way, the essential oil releases…and as with all things house-wife-y…you don't have to shell out as much dough for chili and garlic…

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