Thai Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistibly bold and tangy Thai Barbecue Sauce, a fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant homemade sauce combines the umami depth of soy and fish sauces, the tangy brightness of tamarind and lime juice, and the creamy richness of coconut milk, perfectly balanced with brown sugar, honey, and a hint of heat from Sriracha or Thai chili paste. Infused with garlic, ginger, and optional kaffir lime leaves, this versatile sauce is ideal for marinating meats, glazing barbecued dishes, or serving as a flavorful dipping sauce for grilled favorites. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe adds an authentic Thai-inspired twist to your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or Thai chili paste
- 0.5 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 leaves Kaffir lime leaves (optional), finely chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Add the honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Sriracha or Thai chili paste to the saucepan. Stir well to incorporate and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the coconut milk. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice. Add the optional kaffir lime leaves for an additional fragrant layer of flavor.
Let the sauce cool for 10–15 minutes. Once cooled, transfer it to a glass jar or airtight container for storage.
Use this sauce as a marinade for meats, a basting glaze for barbecued items, or as a dipping sauce for grilled dishes. Refrigerate leftovers and use within 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5165 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 807 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
