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Simple No-Cook Thai-Inspired Dipping Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Simple No-Cook Thai-Inspired Dipping Sauce

This incredibly simple, no-cook Thai-inspired dipping sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. It's endlessly customizable and perfect for everything from summer rolls to crispy tofu.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 /2 cup
Calories: 15
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove garlic / approx. 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz), minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) soy sauce, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g / 0.53 oz) granulated sugar
  • 1-2 fresh Thai chiles, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (10 g / 0.35 oz) thinly sliced fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) water
  • & Variations
  • Easily change the entire flavor profile by swapping the basil for an equal amount of fresh cilantro or mint.
  • For a bright, aromatic twist, replace the basil with 1 finely minced kaffir lime leaf or the grated zest of one whole lime.
  • To use lemongrass, replace the basil with 1 stalk of lemongrass, peeled, trimmed of its tough outer layers, and very finely minced.
  • Control the heat by removing all seeds and membranes from the chiles for a milder sauce. For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in or add a dash of chili paste.
  • This sauce tastes even better the next day! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, sliced Thai chiles, and water.
  2. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Stir in the thinly sliced fresh basil.
  4. Let the sauce rest for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. It's even better after 15 minutes!

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3g

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