Thai Chili Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe
The Thai Chili Pepper Hot Sauce is a bold, fiery blend that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine to your dishes. Made with fresh Thai chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, and a touch of sugar, it delivers a perfect balance of heat and tang. This sauce adds an irresistible kick to stir-fries, meats, or even soups.
Equipment
- Knife and chopping board
- Blender or food processor
- Small saucepan
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Whisk or spoon for stirring
- Small bowl for cornstarch mixture
Ingredients
- 1/2 to 1 cup of Thai chilies chopped
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 tablespoon hot chili flakes
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar or regular sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Start by chopping the Thai chilies and peeling the garlic cloves. Mince the ginger finely. Prepare your lime juice by squeezing fresh lime, and measure out the remaining ingredients.
Blend the Sauce Base:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped chilies, garlic, chili flakes, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, water, lime juice, and salt. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth.
Cook the Sauce:
- Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn’t burn or stick to the bottom.
Thicken the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry. Once the sauce is simmering, add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and whisk continuously. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Cool and Store:
- Once thickened, remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool. Transfer the hot sauce to a jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
Notes
While making this Thai Chili Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe, feel free to get creative with the ingredients. You can add a touch of ginger for a spicy-sweet combo or experiment with different types of vinegar.
The beauty of this sauce is that it’s customizable and allows you to play with flavors to match your preferences.