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thai peanut sauce recipe Tamarind Chili Dip With Lime
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Nut-Free, Vegan Option, Gluten-Free Option
Description
This vibrant Tamarind Chili Dip with Lime is a fresh, zesty, and naturally nut-free alternative to traditional Thai peanut sauce. It offers an enticing blend of tangy, spicy, and herbaceous notes, perfect for adding excitement and nutrition to everyday meals without fuss.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp fresh tamarind paste
- 2 to 3 red chilies, adjust to taste (Thai bird’s eye or jalapeo)
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or gluten-free tamari for a vegan or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 0.25 cup water, more as needed
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Aromatics: Mince the garlic cloves and red chilies very finely. A small food processor can achieve this quickly, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fresh lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), brown sugar, and water until the sugar fully dissolves. (Using warm water to dissolve the tamarind paste helps ensure a smoother, lump-free base).
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and chilies.
- Taste and Adjust: Let the flavors meld for a moment. Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as needed (add more lime for tang, sugar for sweetness, or fish sauce for umami depth). If the dip tastes too spicy, a bit more sugar or lime juice will help balance the heat effectively.
- Serve or Chill: Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro. While delicious immediately, the flavors of this dip deepen and meld beautifully after chilling for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
Notes
For premium choices, opt for organic tamarind paste and low-sodium fish sauce. Always use fresh-squeezed lime juice for the best bright flavor. The flavors deepen and meld beautifully after chilling for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (approx 30 g)
- Calories: 25 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg