Jaew Som

Name: Jaew Som
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Laotian
Ingredients: 6 tomatoes, roasted; 4 cloves garlic, roasted; 2 chiles, roasted; 2 tbsp fish sauce

ແຈ່ວສົ້ມ/jayo som/

Also known as: Lao Sour Tomato Dip

About this dish

A tangy, fermented tomato dip, sour and savory, a common Lao condiment.

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Ingredients

🍅6 tomatoes, roasted

🧄4 cloves garlic, roasted

🌶️2 chiles, roasted

🍶2 tbsp fish sauce

Method

Serves 2

Roast tomatoes, garlic, and chiles over an open flame until charred.

Peel and mash the roasted tomatoes.

Mash the garlic and chile together, then combine with the tomato.

Season with fish sauce and a squeeze of lime.

Serve with sticky rice and grilled meats.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Jaew som is a traditional Lao dip made from fermented tomatoes, offering a distinctly tart contrast to richer dishes.

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