This bold and flavorful Thai salad dressing or spicy dipping sauce captures the essence of Southeast Asia! It’s versatile, nutritious, and ready in just 15 minutes.
EQUIPMENT
- 1 mortar
- 1 pestle
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 8 Thai chilies (or to taste)
- 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 ½ tablespoons lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic until crushed.
- Add the chilies and continue pounding to release their flavors.
- Pour in the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
- Stir well with a spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.
NOTES
- Like most Thai dishes, this sauce is best made by tasting and adjusting as you go. The suggested amounts of lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar create a well-balanced flavor.
- Traditionally, this dressing is made spicy and tangy. However, if you prefer a milder version, start with fewer chilies and adjust to your heat tolerance.
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 119 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Sodium: 2124mg
- Potassium: 269mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 21g
- Vitamin A: 314 IU
- Vitamin C: 78mg
- Calcium: 45mg
- Iron: 1mg
