Lao Roasted Tomato Chili Dip
Jeow Mak Len is a Lao roasted tomato chili dip made with charred tomatoes, chilies, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, lime, and herbs. It is smoky, juicy, spicy, and bright, with a coarse salsa-like texture. Serve it with sticky rice, grilled fish, chicken, vegetables, cabbage, and fresh herbs.
Jeow Mak Len Recipe
Lao Roasted Tomato Chili Dip
Jeow Mak Len is a Lao roasted tomato chili dip made with charred tomatoes, chilies, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, lime, and herbs. It is smoky, juicy, spicy, and bright, with a coarse salsa-like texture. Serve it with sticky rice, grilled fish, chicken, vegetables, cabbage, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Instructions
Serving Ideas
- Serve with sticky rice, grilled fish, chicken, or pork.
- Use as a dip for cucumber, cabbage, long beans, and herbs.
- Spoon over rice bowls or grilled eggplant.
Chef Tips
- Use ripe tomatoes for sweetness.
- Pound instead of blending for the correct coarse texture.
- Balance fish sauce with lime at the end.
Storage
Store refrigerated for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Allergen Notes
Contains fish from fish sauce. Naturally dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and gluten-free if fish sauce is gluten-free.