Hot And Sour Sauce Recipe

This vibrant Hot and Sour Sauce recipe is the perfect complement to your favorite dishes! It's quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Use it as a dipping sauce, marinade, or condiment – the possibilities are endless. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 176.6 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot And Sour Sauce

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How to Make Hot And Sour Sauce

  1. Pound 10-12 Thai red chilies and 4 cloves garlic together in a mortar and pestle until a smooth paste forms. (Adjust chili quantity to your spice preference)
  2. Transfer the chili-garlic paste to a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir well to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more fish sauce for saltiness, lime juice for sourness, or sugar for sweetness, until you achieve the perfect balance of hot, sour, and sweet.
  4. Let the sauce rest for at least 15 minutes (or up to 30 minutes) to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. The longer it rests, the more delicious it becomes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

244 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g