Nam Pla Waan – Thai Fish Sauce Caramel

SET TO SHIP MID-LATE SEPTEMBER WHAT IT IS Nam Pla Waan is a sweet and savory Thai fish sauce caramel traditionally served with crisp, tart fruit. Pink Salt Kitchens builds its version with fish sauce, sugar, shallots, garlic, palm sugar and white pepper for a bold dipping sauce, glaze and finishing condiment. WHAT IT TASTES LIKE Sweet, salty and deeply umami. Fish sauce creates the savory base, sugar gives it a glossy caramel character and white pepper leaves a gentle, lingering bite. WHAT TO USE IT ON Traditionally paired with green mango, Nam Pla Waan is equally good with fresh fruit, fried chicken, grilled seafood, roasted vegetables and cheese boards. HEAT LEVEL Mild. Peppery rather than chile-hot. DIETARY ATTRIBUTES Gluten-free. No added preservatives. ALLERGENS Contains fish (anchovy). COMPLETE INGREDIENTS Sugar, fish sauce (anchovy extract, salt, sugar), water, shallots, vegetable oil, garlic, palm sugar, white pepper. SIZE 8 fl oz / 237 mL. SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE Shelf-stable for 18 months unopened. Refrigerate after opening. WHERE IT IS MADE Made in Chicago by Pink Salt Kitchens. SHIPPING AVAILABILITY Available for shipping throughout the continental United States. Orders typically arrive within seven days of purchase. SERVING IDEAS Serve as a dipping sauce for tart green mango or pineapple. Drizzle over fried chicken wings or crispy chicken cutlets. Brush onto grilled shrimp, salmon or scallops. Spoon over roasted carrots, squash or sweet potatoes. Pair with cheese, crackers and fresh fruit.