This Thai dipping sauce is a perfect accompaniment for spring rolls, adding a burst of flavor with its mixture of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements. Made with simple ingredients, this sauce is a must-try for anyone who loves Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1-2 Thai chilies, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon shredded carrot
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
- Add minced Thai chilies and garlic to the sauce.
- Stir in shredded carrot, chopped cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more fish sauce, lime juice, or sugar.
- Serve the dipping sauce alongside spring rolls for a flavorful experience.
Interesting Facts
Fish sauce is a common ingredient in Thai cuisine, adding a savory umami flavor to dishes.
Thai chilies provide heat to the dipping sauce, but you can adjust the spiciness to your liking.
The combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors in this sauce makes it highly addictive.