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Thai Cilantro Sauce

Zesty Thai Cilantro Sauce Ready in 10 Minutes

This Thai Cilantro Sauce elevates meals with vibrant flavors in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Collection
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 35 g cilantro, leaves and stems Fresh provides a vibrant herbal flavor.
  • 1-3 green chilies Adjust to taste; use mild or omit if preferred.
  • 12 g sugar Balances the tanginess of lime juice.
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled Brings depth and aroma.
  • 50 ml water Helps achieve desired smooth consistency.
  • 22 ml fish sauce Infuses umami richness; replace with soy sauce for vegetarian.
  • 30 ml fresh lime juice Provides a zesty tang; freshly squeezed is key.

Equipment

  • food processor or blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Cilantro Sauce
  1. Combine all ingredients—cilantro, green chilies, sugar, garlic, water, fish sauce, and lime juice—in a food processor or blender.
  2. Blend the mixture for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a splash more water.
  3. Taste the sauce and adjust flavors by adding sugar for less heat or lime juice for more tang.
  4. For a traditional method, crush garlic and sugar with a mortar and pestle, then mix in fish sauce and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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