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Mắm nêm is a familiar seasoning among people from the Central region when paired with boiled dishes, fresh spring rolls. It brings a rich flavor, blending sour, spicy, salty, and sweet tastes that make it unforgettable. To make your meal perfect today, here is the simplest yet most enticing mắm nêm recipe that anyone can make.
1. Introduction to Mắm Nêm
Mắm nêm, also known as mắm cái, is a fermented product made from fish, popular in coastal provinces, mainly in the Central region. After being caught, the fish are salted and fermented until the bones soften, then mixed with ingredients like toasted rice powder, aromatic herbs, sugar, etc. Mắm nêm can be eaten in two forms: whole fish or finely ground. Both styles are delicious, but when used as a dipping sauce for boiled meat or fresh spring rolls, the ground form is preferred.
Variations of mắm nêm depend on the region and eating style, each with its own unique preparation method. However, the common factor is the addition of sugar, garlic, chili, lime, or pineapple to create a harmonious blend of flavors. Not limited to boiled or rolled dishes, mắm nêm can accompany almost any traditional dish. Whether used as a seasoning, in hotpot, or even with plain rice, it always tastes delicious.
2. Delicious Recipe for Mắm Nêm Dipping Sauce for Boiled Meat
Boiled meat paired with mắm nêm is simply irresistible, bringing out the delicious flavor of home. However, not everyone knows how to prepare delicious and authentic mắm nêm. If this is your first time trying this seasoning, then learn the recipe below!
Ingredients Preparation
- Mắm nêm: 1 jar
- Chili sauce
- Shallots: 1 bulb
- Garlic: 5 small cloves
- Chili (horn, dangerous): 1 fruit
- Pineapple (small): 200g
- Lime: half
- Lemongrass: 2 stalks
- Sugar, cooking oil
Steps to Prepare
Step 1: Peel and clean garlic, shallots then mince. Wash and mince chili, lemongrass. Cut pineapple into small pieces and put into a blender to puree. Before blending, add 100ml of distilled water.
Step 2: Heat the pan, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and wait until the oil is hot, then add shallots and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Stir briefly until the shallots and garlic turn golden, then add lemongrass and continue to stir. When the lemongrass starts to smell fragrant, add chili. After the ingredients release their aroma, start removing half of the lemongrass, chili, and garlic into a bowl, leaving some in the pan. Be careful not to remove the cooking oil when scooping.
Above is the aromatic and flavorful way to prepare savory fish sauce that Mytour wants to share with you. Wishing you success with this recipe. And don't forget to follow our page for more cooking tips and tricks!
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