Nam Jim

There are many variations to this Thai vinaigrette or salad dressing. Most recipes in Thai cookbooks would refer to the balance of flavours, and the difference that you like between the sour, hot, sweet and salty can be changed at your whim, as long as there is balance. So if you like it very hot don’t just increase the chilli. If you did the nam jim would probably be too harsh. Similarly if you want it saltier it’s not just a matter of adding more salt or fish sauce. It is important to und