Thai Cilantro Sauce (Printable)
Fresh, zesty cilantro sauce with Thai flavors ready in minutes
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Herbs
01 - 1 large bunch fresh cilantro (about 2 cups packed, leaves and tender stems)
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
→ Aromatics
03 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled
04 - 1 small shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
05 - 1 small Thai green chili, seeded if desired
→ Liquids
06 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
07 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
08 - 3 tablespoons neutral oil (grapeseed or vegetable oil)
09 - 1 tablespoon water, as needed to thin
→ Flavorings
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place cilantro, mint, garlic, shallot, and chili in a food processor or blender.
02 - Pour in lime juice, rice vinegar, oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, and salt.
03 - Process until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add water gradually if thinner consistency is desired.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, salt, or sweetener. Transfer to bowl or jar and serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 3 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- The bright zesty flavor makes even the simplest dinner feel like something special
02 -
- This sauce tastes best after it sits for at least 30 minutes, letting all those flavors get friendly with each other
- The color may darken slightly in the fridge but the flavor stays bright for up to three days
03 -
- For the smoothest texture, start with room temperature ingredients rather than cold from the fridge
- If your cilantro stems are thick and woody, use only the top two thirds of the bunch to avoid any bitterness