Thai Chili Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe
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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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Condiment / Sauce
Cuisine Thai
Servings 1 cup
Calories 30 kcal
Knife and chopping board
Blender or food processor
Small saucepan
Measuring spoons and cups
Whisk or spoon for stirring
Small bowl for cornstarch mixture
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Keyword Thai Chili Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe