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 (กุ้งแช่น้ำปลา)
Goong ()
Shrimp, Prawns
Chae ()
marinated, soaked
Nam Plaa ()
Fish sauce
Alternative names
Gung Chae Nam Pla,
Gung Chae Nam Plaa,
Goong Chae Nam Pla,
Kung Chae Nam Plaa
