Sốt Sa Tế (Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Oil)
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Sốt Sa Tế (Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Oil)
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Sốt Sa Tế (Vietnamese Fried Chili & Lemongrass Sauce) is a spicy and tasty sauce from Vietnam that can be used in many different ways. It adds a spicy and delicious flavor to various Vietnamese dishes like noodles, noodle soups, dipping sauces, marinades, and especially grilled or stir-fried dishes.
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Ingredients
- 4 stalks lemongrass
- 2 tbsp minced garlic (15g)
- 4 tbsp minced shallots (30g)
- 1 tsp minced galangal (5g) (optional)
- 4 tbsp hot chili pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp Korean pepper flakes (Gochugaru)
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (to your taste)
- 1 tbsp sugar (to your taste)
- 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder (to your taste)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (240ml)
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Instructions
- Use a food processor to finely chop the lemongrass and galangal (optional). This will give you a smooth texture and prevent large pieces of lemongrass in your sauce. Alternatively, you can use frozen minced lemongrass.
- Mix the chili pepper flakes with water and the seasonings (sugar, soy sauce, and vegetable bouillon powder). Water helps to prevent the chili flakes from burning when you add them to the hot oil.
- Heat ¾ of the cooking oil in a saucepan. To check if the oil is hot enough, dip a kitchen chopstick into the oil. If bubbles slowly come from the tip, it means the oil is ready. Add the minced shallots and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the shallots for about 30 seconds, then add the minced garlic.
- Stir-fry the shallots and garlic in the oil for around 2 minutes or until they turn slightly golden. Next, add the processed lemongrass and galangal (if using). Cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lemongrass reduces in volume and gets a bit of color.
- Add the chili flake mixture into the saucepan and cook it over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent the chili flakes from burning. The lemongrass chili oil is ready when the liquid reduces, the sauce becomes glossy and jam-like, and it has a wonderful aroma. You can add the remaining oil and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Transfer the sate sauce to a bowl or container and let it cool completely. Store Sate chili oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay good for several months.
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