Thai Green Chili Sauce Recipe for Seafood
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
59 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Green Chili Sauce Recipe for Seafood
Description
The sauce relies on fresh green chilies and peeled garlic pounded or processed into a fine paste, ensuring an even heat and pungency. Coriander and mint add fresh herbal notes, while fish sauce contributes umami saltiness. Lime juice brightens the sauce with acidity, and sugar balances the heat and salt with subtle sweetness. The consistency is smooth, suitable for drizzling or dipping with seafood.
This sauce pairs especially well with grilled or steamed seafood, accentuating natural flavors with its fresh, zesty profile. It suits cooks seeking a spicy, fragrant condiment to add complexity and punch.
The amount of chilies can be adjusted to taste, as noted; the recipe suggests a handful for a notably spicy sauce. Using a mortar and pestle can provide a more textured sauce, while a food processor yields a smooth finish.
Ingredients
- ±10 green chilies to taste
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2/3 cup loosely packed Coriander
- 3/4 cup loosely packed mint
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 5 cloves garlic peeled
Instructions
FOOD PROCESSOR METHOD
- Gather all your ingredients - green chilies, fish sauce, white sugar, coriander, mint, garlic, and fresh lime juice - in a food processor or blender.
- Pulse for 10 seconds, until the sauce turns into a smooth consistency.
MORTAR AND PESTLE METHOD
- Pound garlic and chilies into a fine paste.
- Add coriander and mint, pound until crushed.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and white sugar. Serve with your favorite seafood!
Notes
- Adjust the number of green chilies to manage spiciness; use fewer chilies for a milder sauce.
- This sauce is best served fresh with seafood to retain vibrant herbal and citrus flavors.
- The nutrition card in the original recipe can guide portioning and dietary considerations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1416mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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