Galangal Sauce and Side
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides

Galangal Sauce and Side

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.

Ingredients

  • • 40g fresh galangal, peeled and sliced
  • • 1 stalk lemongrass, sliced
  • • 2 cloves garlic
  • • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 bird's eye chili
  • • 1/4 cup water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Peel and slice the galangal, and slice the lemongrass into rings.

2
Phase 2

Combine the galangal, lemongrass, garlic, chili, and water in a blender.

3
Phase 3

Blend into a fine paste, then strain out the fibrous solids.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.

5
Phase 5

Serve as a fragrant, slightly spicy dipping sauce for grilled meat skewers.