Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Birdseye Chili Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 20 bird's eye chilies, stemmed
- • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- • 1 cup vegetable oil
- • 2 tsp sugar
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tsp fish sauce
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Stem the chilies and peel the garlic cloves.
2
Phase 2
Pulse the chilies, garlic, sugar, and salt in a blender into a coarse paste.
3
Phase 3
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over low heat and add the paste.
4
Phase 4
Cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring, until the oil turns red and the paste thickens.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the fish sauce and cook 2 minutes more.
6
Phase 6
Cool, then spoon into a jar and keep as a Vietnamese-style chili oil for dipping and topping.