Serves 2
10 min
Thai Chilli Sauce
Recipe GLPR444d16633eae35
A vibrant, fiery Thai chilli sauce made by mashing fresh Thai chillies and garlic together with tangy lemon juice and umami-rich fish sauce. This simple yet intensely flavored condiment brings heat and depth to any dish, with fresh cilantro adding a bright finish. Adjust the consistency with water to suit your preference.
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Ingredients
5 Thai chillies
3 Garlic cloves
1½ tablespoon Fish sauce
½ cup Lemon juice
3 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Water (optional, for consistency adjustment)
Directions
Place the Thai chillies and garlic cloves into a mortar and pestle. Pound vigorously until the chillies and garlic are mashed into a coarse paste, releasing their flavors and oils.
Add the fish sauce and lemon juice to the mashed chilli and garlic mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Fold in the finely chopped fresh cilantro, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Taste the sauce and add small amounts of water if needed to reach your desired consistency—add a splash at a time and stir until you achieve the texture you prefer. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
