Cambodian Spicy Lime Table Sauce
The most flavorful sauce on the planet. This all-purpose sauce hits every note of flavor in perfect harmony, and is the ideal condiment for rice, meats, vegetables and even fruit.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup lime juice must be fresh squeezed
- 2/3 cup fish sauce
- 1/3 cup coconut palm sugar + 1 more Tbsp
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup shallots finely chopped
- 1/4 cup garlic finely chopped
For Mild (by U.S. standards)
- 1 tsp Asian red chili flakes
For Medium (by U.S. standards)
- 1 tsp Asian red chili flakes
- 2 red Thai chilis finely chopped
For Spicy (by U.S. standards)
- 1 tsp Asian red chili flakes
- 5 red Thai chilis finely chopped
To Really Bring the Heat
- 2 tsp Asian red chili flakes
- 10 red Thai chilis finely chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients until the sugar is dissolved completely. Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge. Will reach full spice level after about 3 days, but can be enjoyed immediately.