Thai Dipping Sauce for Spring Wrap or Egg Rolls
Elevate your appetizers with this vibrant and flavorful Thai Dipping Sauce, perfect for pairing with spring wraps or crispy egg rolls. This quick and easy recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, salty, and spicy with ingredients like sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, and a hint of lime. Infused with the warmth of red chili flakes and finished with fresh cilantro and optional roasted peanuts for a delightful crunch, this homemade sauce comes together in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a casual snack, this zesty dipping sauce will add an irresistible burst of authentic Thai flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Roasted peanuts, finely chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, rice vinegar, and fish sauce.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves completely. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Stir in the minced garlic, red chili flakes, and lime juice while the sauce is still warm.
Let the sauce cool completely to room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
Once cooled, pour the sauce into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro. Add roasted peanuts on top, if desired.
Serve the sauce alongside freshly prepared spring wraps or crispy egg rolls for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2538 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 4% | |
*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.
