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Crack Sauce: Elevate Your Dishes with a Chili Fish Sauce

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A versatile chili fish sauce that enhances the flavor of any dish with its balance of umami, acidity, and spice.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cloves garlic (cut into smaller chunks)
  • ¼ piece shallot (peeled and cut into ¼-inch chunks)
  • 1–3 bird’s eye chilis (cut into ¼-inch pieces, adjust for spice preferences)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by chopping up the garlic, shallot, and bird’s eye chilis.
  2. Mix the base by combining the chopped garlic, shallot, and chilis in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Add the umami by pouring in the fish sauce and stirring it into the mixture.
  4. Squeeze one lime’s juice into the bowl, mixing until well combined.
  5. Sweeten the deal with the tablespoon of granulated sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
  6. Finish with cilantro, adding it at the end and giving everything another mix.
  7. Taste and adjust flavors as needed, making sure it’s perfectly balanced.
  8. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Notes

Enjoy drenching grilled meats or using as a dip for snacks. Make ahead of time for the best flavor!

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Keywords: chili sauce, fish sauce, dip, condiment, quick recipe

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