Sweeteners · solid
Palm sugar
Also called Thai palm sugar, nam tan pip, nam tan pep
Soft, pale-brown sugar from palm sap, sold in discs, cakes or jars; mellow and caramel-like, it balances lime, fish sauce and chilli in Thai curries, som tam and dressings.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodJaggery
Darker and more molasses-like.
- T2 · GoodLight brown sugar
Less fragrant, slightly molasses.
- T2 · GoodPiloncillo
Deeper caramel; grate it.
- T3 · In a pinchSugar
No caramel depth or fragrance.
Cook with Palm sugar
