“Goong Chae Nam Plaa” (
กุ้งแช่น้ำปลา) is a Thai dish made from raw prawns marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, lime juice, garlic
and chilli. The acidity of the lime causes a so-called “denaturation” of certain proteins in the prawns, which is comparable to a very gentle cooking process.
The prawns are then served together with fresh herbs such as mint and coriander.
Name
Goong Chae Nam Plaa
Goong (กุ้ง)
Shrimp, Prawns
Chae
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Nam Plaa (น้ำปลา)
Fish sauce
Alternative names
Gung Chae Nam Pla,
Gung Chae Nam Plaa,
Goong Chae Nam Pla,
Kung Chae Nam Plaa
