Thai Dipping Sauce

1 tbsp tamarind puree

2 tbsp fish sauce

2 tbsp lime juice (or 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar)

2 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar, shaved

1 tbsp hot water

1 tsp garlic, very finely minced

1 ½ tbsp green onion, very finely minced

1 tbsp shallots (eschalots), very finely minced

½ – 2 tsp red Thai chili, deseeded and finely minced (optional)

Combine the brown sugar and hot water in a small bowl and stir until fully dissolved.
Add the tamarind puree, fish sauce, and lime juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the minced garlic, green onion, shallots, and chili if using.
Let the sauce rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust lime, sugar, or chili as needed before serving.

Course🧅Condiment

DietsPescaterian🥛Dairy-free...

Category🥫Sauce

Cuisine🇹🇭Thai

Occasions🫕Dipping📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 5m