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Jeow Bong

A traditional Lao dipping sauce with a bold, smoky flavor, perfect for grilled meats or fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Lao
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4-5 dried red chilies
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • 1 teaspoon of roasted rice powder
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Soak the dried red chilies in warm water for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until golden brown.
  3. In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, sautéed garlic, palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and water. Blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer the blended mixture back to the skillet and cook over low heat for about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the roasted rice powder and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Let the sauce cool to room temperature.
  8. Transfer the Jeow Bong to a serving dish and serve with your favorite grilled meats or fresh vegetables.

Notes

For an extra smoky flavor, roast the chilies over an open flame before blending.