Thai Dipping Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this quick and flavorful Thai Dipping Sauce—a perfect blend of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy flavors! Crafted in just minutes, this vibrant sauce combines the umami-rich essence of fish sauce, the zesty kick of lime juice, and the mellow sweetness of palm sugar, balanced with aromatic garlic, fiery red chili, and fresh cilantro. With minimal cooking required, this versatile condiment complements a variety of dishes, from crispy spring rolls to juicy grilled meats or delicate dumplings. Let the bold, authentic Thai flavors shine with this easy-to-make dipping sauce that’s sure to impress at any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Palm sugar, grated
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Red chili, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped
- 1 small Shallot, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over low heat and stir continuously until the palm sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Add the minced garlic, chopped red chili, chopped cilantro, and sliced shallot to the mixture.
Stir well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving bowl or sauce dish.
Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a dip for spring rolls, dumplings, or as a condiment with grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5042 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*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.
