Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce! Inspired by a Hmong family recipe from Thailand, this vibrant sauce is unbelievably versatile. Dip chicken, stuffed chicken wings, egg rolls, spring rolls, or practically anything your heart desires. It's quick, easy, and explodes with authentic Thai flavor. Get ready for a flavor adventure!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 29.4 kcal

Protein 3g

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Ingredients for Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot

2-3 Thai red chilies
2 cloves garlic
Green Onion
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
Water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
2-3 small lime wedges

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How to Make Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot

Crush 2-3 Thai red chilies (adjust to your spice preference) and 2 cloves of garlic in a mortar and pestle until a coarse paste forms.
Transfer the chili-garlic paste to a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper.
Whisk everything together until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well combined.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro and 2-3 small lime wedges (for extra tartness and visual appeal).
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more chilies for extra heat, lime juice for tartness, or brown sugar for sweetness.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot?

Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot?

Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot has approximately 29.4 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot?

The key ingredients for Thai Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Hot are Thai Red Chili Peppers, Garlic Clove, Green Onion, Cilantro, Fresh Lime Juice, Msg. See the full list with measurements above.