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Crying Tiger Sauce

Crying Tiger Sauce: Your New Favorite Thai Dipping Delight

Crying Tiger Sauce is a zesty Thai dipping sauce that combines spicy, tangy, and umami flavors, perfect for enhancing any grilled meat dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Lime Juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce can replace with soy sauce for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Water adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar honey or maple syrup can be alternatives
  • 1 clove Garlic minced; can use garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Lemongrass minced; lemongrass paste as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Green Onions finely sliced; chives can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro chopped; basil can replace
  • 4 Thai Red Chili Peppers can substitute with jalapeños for milder heat
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Rice Powder optional, can replace with crushed peanuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, pour in ¼ cup of fresh lime juice and add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. To this, introduce 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 clove of minced garlic. Next, mix in 2 tablespoons of finely minced lemongrass and 1 tablespoon of finely sliced green onions. Include 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro, adjusting the quantities based on personal preference for a burst of freshness.
  2. Add Heat: Incorporate 4 Thai red chili peppers, finely chopped, along with 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes into the mixture. Stir thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed.
  3. Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors as necessary. Add more lime juice for acidity, brown sugar for sweetness, or peppers for heat.
  4. Store or Serve: Serve immediately with grilled meats or transfer to an airtight container for later use. Refrigerate if storing, where it can last up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce shines when freshly made. Adjust seasoning to taste, particularly lime and sugar, depending on personal preference.

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