Tomato Nam Prik
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 servings.
- 1large ripe tomato (about 12 ounces), halved around the equator
- 2tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce)
- 1teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼teaspoon (or more) minced hot fresh chile (like Thai or jalapeño)
- 2teaspoons sugar
- ¼cup chopped fresh basil (preferably Thai)
- 1tablespoon minced dried shrimp (optional)
- Salt
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
31 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 728 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Squeeze the seeds from the tomato. Run the cut side back and forth over a box grater until you’re left holding the core, stem and most of the skin. Repeat with the other half.
- Step 2
Add the remaining ingredients, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Taste, and adjust the seasonings as necessary (add more chile and nam pla or a little salt). Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
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jencandstevenb
I didn’t squeeze the juice out of the tomatoes since I feel like so much flavor is there, but it meant my sauce turned out too watery. Flavor was good, but do follow the directions to squeeze out the extra juice
Laura
I used the shrimp and also added zest from the lime plus one diced shallot. This is delicious and really versatile. I used it to cook cod en papillote with zucchini, red peppers and quartered cherry tomatoes. Waited to add the basil until serving. Had extra sauce for anyone who wanted more.
kbj
Best recipe Bittman has ever published. With jasmine rice and any protein, you have a delicious meal. Sometimes I make it more like a salsa and coarsely chop the tomatoes and add chopped shallots. I grow the Thai basil in summer just so that I can eat this non-stop while the tomatoes are coming in!
Andrea
This sauce is a great on grilled swordfish too!
kbj
Best recipe Bittman has ever published. With jasmine rice and any protein, you have a delicious meal. Sometimes I make it more like a salsa and coarsely chop the tomatoes and add chopped shallots. I grow the Thai basil in summer just so that I can eat this non-stop while the tomatoes are coming in!
jencandstevenb
I didn’t squeeze the juice out of the tomatoes since I feel like so much flavor is there, but it meant my sauce turned out too watery. Flavor was good, but do follow the directions to squeeze out the extra juice
Laura
I used the shrimp and also added zest from the lime plus one diced shallot. This is delicious and really versatile. I used it to cook cod en papillote with zucchini, red peppers and quartered cherry tomatoes. Waited to add the basil until serving. Had extra sauce for anyone who wanted more.
ElizaBetsy
Amazing and so easy. This is a definite keeper on our list. Didn't pay close enough attention at the beginning and chopped the tomato rather than grating it, and it was fine. Next time, though, I try grating it.
JJ
This sauce is so flavorful and versatile. As suggested, served with grilled rib eye. The leftover sauce and steak made an amazing stir-fry.
Ruth
Delicious and easy
Cathy
We made it exactly as written and ate it with rib eye and shrimp. Delicious.
Andrea
This sauce is a great on grilled swordfish too!
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