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Wow Wee Sauce

A Cambodian-style dipping sauce of fish sauce, lime, garlic, and chili balanced with sugar, fresh tomato, and cilantro, the sweet, spicy, tangy sauce going viral for dunking steamed shellfish.

10 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup tomato, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp granulated sugar into 2 tbsp warm water until fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Stir in 1/4 cup fish sauce and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice.

  3. 3

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced Thai chilies and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Fold in 1/2 cup finely diced tomato and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

  5. 5

    Serve alongside steamed or boiled shellfish for dipping.

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Questions

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Wow Wee Sauce?

The entry for Wow Wee Sauce calls for 1/4 cup fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

How hot is Wow Wee Sauce?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Wow Wee Sauce comes from 2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced. 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 Wow Wee Sauce contain fish?

Yes: 1/4 cup 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 calories are in Wow Wee Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 45 calories, with 1 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 780 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Wow Wee Sauce?

Yes. Refrigerate Wow Wee 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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