Goong Chae Nam Pla
(Raw Prawns in Fish Sauce)

This dish is a tribute to Thailand’s fondness for fearless freshness. Translucent prawns are dressed in a lime-led fish-sauce marinade, sharpened with chilli and softened by a pinch of sugar. Slivers of garlic add bite. Order this as locals do: as a shared appetizer, eaten sparingly and appreciatively.