Green Chilli Dressing

Preparation info
  • Makes

    175 ml

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Fire: A World of Flavour

By Christine Manfield

Published 2008

  • About

This fiery Thai nam jim should be used within 2 hours of being made as it relies on its punchy freshness for maximum effect and flavour.

Ingredients

  • 3 large coriander roots
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 2 teaspoons chopped galangal

Method

Pound the coriander, garlic, galangal and chillies in a mortar and pestle until smashed into a medium-fine paste. Make a sugar syrup by bringing the palm sugar and 20 ml water to simmering point. Add the sugar syrup to the paste and pound, then add the lime zest, juices and fish sauce. Taste and adjust if necessary.