Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 10–12 fresh Thai chilies (adjust to taste) 🌶️
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
Optional Additions:
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (for authentic Thai flavor)
- ½ teaspoon lime juice (for extra tang)
Instructions
- Prepare the Thai Chilies: Remove stems and roughly chop the chilies.
- Toast the Ingredients: In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the chilies, garlic, and shallots until fragrant. Set aside.
- Blend the Mixture: In a food processor, blend the toasted ingredients with fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, salt, and vinegar until smooth. Add water gradually if needed.
- Cook the Sauce: Heat oil in a pan, pour in the blended mixture, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Adjust and Store: Taste and adjust seasoning. Let cool and store in a jar. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For Less Heat: Remove chili seeds before blending.
- For Extra Depth: Let the sauce rest overnight before using.
- Storage Tip: Keeps well in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes (optional)
- Category: Sauces & Condiments
- Method: Blending & Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 12 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg