Apples with Thai Palm Sugar-Chili Dip Recipe

By
Leela Punyaratabandhu
Leela Punyaratabandhu
Leela Punyaratabanhu is a food writer, recipe developer, and award-winning author specializing in Thai cooking. She has written three cookbooks: Simple Thai Food, Flavors of the Southeast Asian Grill, and Bangkok, which won the 2018 Art of Eating Prize.
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Updated March 25, 2025
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Note: The dip can be made in advance and kept refrigerated. Gently reheat the chilled dip to restore its honey-like consistency before serving.

Recipe Details

Apples with Thai Palm Sugar-Chili Dip Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Cook 5 mins
Active 5 mins
Total 10 mins
Makes 1 cup
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely-chopped palm sugar

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/2 tablespoon salt (more or less to taste)

  • 1 bird's eye chili, finely chopped

  • 3 to 4 fresh tart, crisp apples, cut into slices

Directions

  1. Place palm sugar and water in a small saucepan set on medium-low heat; whisk just until sugar melts. Remove from heat and whisk in salt and chili. Check for consistency and taste. The dip should have the consistency of honey, and it should be sweet, followed by salty. You may need more water and/or salt. Serve dip with apples. Unused dip can be stored in the refrigerator indefinitely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1208Calories
1gFat
308gCarbs
3gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories1208
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g1%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 3192mg139%
Total Carbohydrate 308g112%
Dietary Fiber 19g67%
Total Sugars 278g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 143mg713%
Calcium 90mg7%
Iron 2mg13%
Potassium 1022mg22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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