Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot
Spice up your meals with this bold and fiery Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce! Bursting with the vibrant heat of red Thai chili peppers and the tantalizing tang of lime juice, this versatile sauce is a delicious balance of spicy, sweet, and sour flavors. Made with fresh garlic, fish sauce, and a touch of white vinegar, its authentic Thai-inspired taste pairs beautifully with everything from crispy spring rolls to grilled meats. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this homemade dipping sauce uses a simple cornstarch slurry to achieve the perfect, glossy consistency. Serve it fresh or refrigerate it for up to a week for a zesty accompaniment to any dish. Perfect for spice lovers craving a truly flavorful kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces red Thai chili peppers
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Wash the red Thai chili peppers and remove the stems. Peel the garlic cloves.
Using either a mortar and pestle or a food processor, pound or blend the chili peppers and garlic cloves into a coarse paste.
In a small saucepan, combine the chili-garlic paste, white sugar, water, white vinegar, and fish sauce.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and continue stirring. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1–2 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lime juice for a fresh, tangy flavor.
Let the dipping sauce cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a clean jar or serving bowl.
Serve as a dipping sauce for your favorite dishes, or refrigerate for up to one week in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2523 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*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.
