Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Basil Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- • 2 cloves garlic
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp lime juice
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 bird's eye chili
- • 3 tbsp water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the basil and shake dry. Peel the garlic and stem the chili.
2
Phase 2
Combine the basil, garlic, chili, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water in a blender.
3
Phase 3
Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides once.
4
Phase 4
Let the sauce sit for 10 minutes so the basil infuses the dressing.
5
Phase 5
Strain through a fine sieve and serve as a dipping sauce for grilled meats or spring rolls.