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Vietnamese Chile Lemongrass Sate Sauce (Tương Ớt Sa Tế)
Vietnamese chile lemongrass sate, or tương ớt sa tế is a spicy chile oil that will elevate any dish. This bold sauce gets its flavor from plenty of garlic and fragrant lemongrass.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian , Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 cup neutral oil like canola
- 1 head garlic, minced
- ½ cup lemongrass, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh red chiles, finely chopped Thai or Birds Eye recommended
- ¼ cup chile flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup oil on medium low heat
- When oil comes to temperature, add lemongrass and let it heat for about 5 minutes
- Add garlic and continue to heat for about 10 minutes
- Add fresh chiles and stir. Continue to let mixture heat for another 10 minutes, being careful not to burn the ingredients.
- Add chile flakes and heat for another 10 minutes
- Add salt to taste, and cool before jarring
- Add a thin layer of extra oil on top to keep sate fresh longer.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
16tablespoon
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4.2g
(1%)
Protein
0.7g
(1%)
Fat
14.2g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
82.5mg
(3%)
Potassium
34.4mg
(1%)
Fiber
1.3g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 16tablespoon | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 14.2g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 82.5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 34.4mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.