Thai Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Thai Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla); 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, minced
1 small shallot, minced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro

1
In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the garlic, shallot, jalapeno and citrus zests.
2
(To make the sauce with pan juices, discard the fat from the saute skillet and make the sauce in the pan.)
3
Cook over moderate heat fro about 1 minute, whisking quickly to release the flavors; don't stand over the pan or the chile fumes may make you cough.
4
Stir in 1/2 cup of water and reduce the heat to moderately low.
5
Add the lemon juice and fish sauce and simmer gently for 1 minute.
6
Whisk in the peanut butter and coconut milk and simmer until thickened and flavorful, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the cilantro.
8
taste and add more fish sauce if needed.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 small shallot, minced, 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced, 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Thai Lime Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Thai Lime Sauce

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