Description
Serve up tart green mangoes with this sweet, salty and spicy dipping sauce for a flavorful Southeast Asian kick.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small shallot (about 4 tablespoons finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
- 6 garlic cloves (about 2 tablespoons finely diced)
- Red chili peppers
- 3 tablespoons fermented shrimp paste
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil and aromatics: In a medium frying pan, heat vegetable oil on high. Add shallots, lemongrass, garlic and chili peppers. Fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp paste and water: Stir together until shrimp paste is fully dissolved.
- Sweeten and mix: Add sugar to taste and mix until combined. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low until mixture thickens to your desired consistency. Sauce will continue to thicken once cooled.
- Serve: Pair with peeled, sliced green mangoes for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Appetizer, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese