Nam Jim

A wonderful dressing, simple and addictive, one of the staples of the Thai kitchen and a great way of learning about the balance of flavour in Thai cooking. There is a number of variations, but the key elements remain the same: hot, sour, salty and sweet - exemplified here by chilli, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce and palm sugar, all the hallmarks of the country’s cuisine. This recipe calls for coriander roots, but if they are unavailable, just use the leaves. Great for enlivening salads