Thai Chili Fusion Sauce
A tantalizing blend of traditional Thai flavors with a fusion twist, this sweet and tangy chili sauce is gluten-free, sugar-free, and bursting with zesty flavors of chili, ginger, and lime. Perfect as a marinade or dipping sauce, it brings a delightful balance of heat and tartness to your favorite dishes.
ingredients
- 10 red chili peppers
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 thumb-sized ginger
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (for thickening)
steps
- 1.
Slice the chili peppers and remove the seeds for a milder sauce.
- 2.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic and ginger.
- 3.
Zest and juice the lime.
- 4.
In a blender, combine chili peppers, garlic, ginger, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce (if using), sesame oil, and water. Blend until smooth.
- 5.
Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- 6.
Sprinkle xanthan gum evenly over the sauce while whisking continuously to avoid clumps. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until thickened.
- 7.
Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- 8.
Once cooled, transfer the Thai chili sauce to a jar or airtight container. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- 9.
Use as a dipping sauce, glaze, or marinade to add a fiery, gluten-free kick to your dishes!
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