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Thai Chili Salad Dressing

Cultural Context

Originating from Thailand, this dressing is a staple in Thai cuisine, often used to enhance salads and grilled dishes. It embodies the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors that characterize Thai cooking. Today, it's embraced globally, with variations appearing in fusion dishes and health-conscious recipes.

ThaiTHother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
10 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons coconut sugar
15-20 Thai chilies
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt and water mimic the salty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar provides a similar taste at a lower cost.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha provides a similar flavor profile with less heat, while hot sauce is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

1

Peel and chop 10 cloves of garlic.

2

Add 4 tablespoons of coconut sugar to a bowl.

3

Chop 15-20 Thai chilies and add to the bowl.

4

Pour in 1/2 cup of lime juice and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce.

5

If desired, add 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast.

6

Blend all ingredients together in a processor or blender.

7

Store in the refrigerator for up to a month or freeze for longer storage.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Nam Prik PaoThai Dressing

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