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Nam phrik (Thai: น้ำพริก, pronounced [ná(ː)m pʰrík̚]) is a type of Thai spicy chili sauce typical of Thai cuisine.Usual ingredients for nam phrik type sauces are fresh or dry chilies, garlic, shallots, lime juice and often some kind of fish or shrimp paste.
The history of nam chim can be traced back to the Ayutthaya period of Thailand's history. French diplomat Simon de la Loubère, who visited Siam during the mid-Ayutthaya period, described the use of plain sauces with spices, garlic, chibols, or sweet herbs, as well as a fermented shrimp paste called kapi, which was commonly used to enhance the flavor of dishes. [1]
Thai cuisine, as a whole, features many different ingredients (suan phasom; Thai: ส่วนผสม), and ways of preparing food. Thai chef McDang characterises Thai food as having "intricacy, attention to detail, texture, color, and taste. [23] Thai food is known for its enthusiastic use of fresh (rather than dried) herbs and spices.
' dipping sauce for chicken '), is a popular chili sauce condiment in Thai, Afghan, Malaysian, and Western cuisine. It is commonly made with red chili peppers (often Fresno chile, Thai or red jalapeños), rice wine vinegar, sometimes garlic, sometimes fish sauce, and a sweetening ingredient such as fruit or a refined sugar or honey. [1]
Salsa golf served at a "taste-off" in Buenos Aires. Sauces in Argentine cuisine include: Chimichurri – Green, uncooked sauce for meat; Salsa golf – Cold sauce of mayonnaise and tomatoes [16] Salsa criolla – Type of salad or relish found in Latin American cuisine
A type of chili sauce is Thai sweet chili sauce, [24] [25] which is used as a dipping sauce, a marinade, and for cooking, such as in stir fried dishes. [25] The company Mae Ploy is a major manufacturer of Thai sweet chili sauce. [24] Most major supermarket chain stores in North America carry Thai sweet chili sauce. [25]
Sriracha (/ s ɪ ˈ r æ tʃ ə / sirr-ATCH-ə or / s ɪ ˈ r ɑː tʃ ə / sirr-AH-chə; Thai: ศรีราชา, pronounced [sǐːrāːtɕʰāː] ⓘ) is a type of hot sauce or chili sauce made from a paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, pickled garlic, sugar, and salt.
Salsa is a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine, served as a condiment with tacos, stirred into soups and stews, or incorporated into tamale fillings. Salsa fresca is fresh salsa made with tomatoes and hot peppers. Salsa verde is made with cooked tomatillos and is served as a dip or sauce for chilaquiles, enchiladas, and other dishes.