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A classic sweet, spicy, and savory accompaniment for grilled meats.
Note: Use gloves while chopping chilies and carefully scrub cutting board when finished.
Recipe Details
Thai-Style Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
Active
2 mins
Total
30 mins
Serves
8 servings
Makes
1/2 cup
Cook Mode
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Ingredients
10 to 12 red Thai bird chiles, finely minced (see notes)
4 cloves garlic, finely minced (about 4 teaspoons)
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
1/2 cup palm or light brown sugar
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a small sealable container. Shake well, set aside, and allow sugar to dissolve, shaking every 10 minutes or so. When sugar is fully dissolved, store in refrigerator until ready to use. Sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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Melissa Hom
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 59 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 8 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 59 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 711mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 1g | |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 17% |
| Calcium 30mg | 2% |
| Iron 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium 95mg | 2% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
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