Nam Jim Look Chin - Thai Tamarind Dipping Sauce
Without additives
Gluten-free
Sustainably produced in Bavaria
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Yak Thai products offer the real taste of Thailand.
To make this possible, we use no additives or thickeners, nor do we sterilize our products at 130°C. Our products don't have to endure weeks of sea travel; we produce them fresh here in Bavaria.
IMPORTANT: Therefore, we ask you to keep the products in the refrigerator after opening. Please also cover the curry pastes with a little neutral oil (e.g., rapeseed or sunflower oil). You're probably familiar with this procedure from
Pesto.
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● Delivery in 2 to 4 working days via DHL
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Nam Jim Look Jin – The Authentic Thai Dipping Sauce for Look Chin
Experience the true street food flavor of Thailand!
Nam Jim Look Jin is the traditional dipping sauce that has accompanied fried or grilled meatballs (Look Chin) in Thailand for decades – intense, balanced, and incredibly delicious.
Flavor Profile
The sauce thrives on three characteristic ingredients:
- Tamarind – provides a fresh, fruity acidity
- Cane sugar – adds a natural caramel sweetness
- Chili – imparts a pleasant, not overwhelming spiciness
This combination results in a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and mildly spicy – typically Thai, typically irresistible.
Ideal for
- Look Chin / Meatballs of all kinds
- Grilled meat or fish
- Spring rolls & finger food
- As a dip or marinade
What makes our version special?
Our Nam Jim Look Jin is made by us in Germany according to an original Thai recipe – with high-quality ingredients and no compromise on flavor. Authentic as if from a market stall in Bangkok.
Content: 250 ml
Did you know?
1. Thailand loves them so much that there are dedicated Look Chin street stalls
On almost every corner – whether Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Phuket – you'll find small carts selling only one thing: Look Chin in all forms. Grilled, boiled, fried, on skewers... anything goes.
2. There's more than just meatballs
"Look Chin" actually just means "balls".
That's why there are:
- Look Chin Gai (Chicken)
- Look Chin Moo (Pork)
- Look Chin Pla (Fish)
- Look Chin Ngou (Beef)
And in some regions, even vegan varieties.
3. The ultimate Thai snack on the go
Many Thais eat Look Chin on their way to work – on a skewer, with sauce, ready.
It's basically the hot dog equivalent of Thailand.
4. The sauce makes all the difference
Even if the meatballs are simple, the Nam Jim decides between cult and catastrophe.
The classic accompaniment: Nam Jim Look Jin – sweet, sour, mildly spicy.
5. Street food legend thanks to... schoolyards
Look Chin became particularly popular in Thailand because they are a typical snack in schoolyards.
Many Thais associate them with their childhood.
6. Tradition meets science
In Thailand, there are serious discussions about which ratio of meat, starch, and spices yields the best texture. The "bounce test" (does the meatball bounce?) is real.
7. Look Chin are multicultural
They were originally brought to Thailand by Chinese traders – and were then completely developed into Thai-style street food over time.
8. Ultra-flexible – snack, soup, grill
Look Chin are one of the most versatile ingredients:
- In soups (Yen Ta Fo, Tom Yum Noodles)
- On skewers
- In stir-fries
- As a snack
A true all-rounder.
Sawadee at Yak Thai
Hello and welcome. I'm Chonticha – the founder of Yak-Thai. For as long as I can remember, I've loved working with food.
True to the motto “Thailand meets Bavaria,” I produce almost all of my specialties sustainably and locally, directly in Bavaria.
From me you will only get authentic Thai-tasting specialties - just try our products
Your Chonticha
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