Thai Seafood Sauce (Nam Chim)

Ingredients

• 6-8 Thai chili peppers, minced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp sugar
• 2 tbs Thai fish sauce
• 2 scallions, minced
• Juice of 2-3 limes (3-4 tbs)

Directions

1. Mix Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Adjust Balance: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Some limes are very tart and may require a little extra sugar. Add sparingly, as over-sweetening is difficult to correct.
3. Serve: Use as a dipping sauce for boiled or steamed crab, lobster, shrimp, clams, or mussels.

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