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Spicy Lime Chili Sauce

A fiery and tangy Thai condiment balancing fresh lime juice, salty fish sauce, and crushed bird's eye chilies.

10 minEasyServes 620 cal/serving

ThaiSauceNo-CookPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 5 Thai bird's eye chilies, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 tbsp palm sugar, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mash 5 minced Thai bird's eye chilies, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1.5 tbsp crumbled palm sugar together until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 3 tbsp fish sauce until completely blended.

  3. 3

    Fold in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately at room temperature.

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Questions

What can I use instead of palm sugar in Spicy Lime Chili Sauce?

The entry for Spicy Lime Chili Sauce calls for 1.5 tbsp palm sugar, crumbled. In its place: Dark or light brown sugar works, measure for measure.

How hot is Spicy Lime Chili Sauce?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Spicy Lime Chili Sauce comes from 5 Thai bird's eye chilies, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Spicy Lime Chili Sauce contain fish?

Yes: 3 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Spicy Lime Chili Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 20 calories, with 1 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 510 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Spicy Lime Chili Sauce keep?

Refrigerate Spicy Lime Chili Sauce in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

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