A glossy, translucent red dipping sauce of red chilli, sugar, vinegar and garlic, sweet and tangy with a gentle, lingering heat and little flecks of chilli throughout. Thailand's nam chim kai, it is the classic partner to fried chicken (gai tod), spring rolls and grilled meats, where its bright, sticky sweetness balances salt and fat. Mild, friendly and ubiquitous on the Thai table.
Where it comes from
Thailand's sweet-and-tangy red chilli dipping sauce, nam chim kai.
In the kitchen
The classic dip for fried chicken, spring rolls and grilled meats, balancing salt and fat.
Nutrition (per 100g)
~230kcalCal
~0.5gProtein
~0.0gFat
~57.0gCarbs
~1.0gFiber
AI-estimated; model and run unavailable.
