Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Pineapple Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 200g ripe pineapple, finely diced
- • 4 tbsp fish sauce
- • 3 tbsp sugar
- • 3 tbsp lime juice
- • 2 red chilies, minced
- • 2 garlic cloves, minced
- • 1 shallot, finely diced
- • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Peel and finely dice the pineapple, and mince the garlic, shallot, and chilies.
2
Phase 2
Lightly pound the garlic, shallot, and chilies in a mortar until fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Dissolve the sugar in the lime juice, then stir in the fish sauce.
4
Phase 4
Add the pounded aromatics and the diced pineapple with its juices.
5
Phase 5
Let it sit 15 minutes so the pineapple softens and releases into the sauce.
6
Phase 6
Taste and adjust the sour-sweet-salty-spicy balance.
7
Phase 7
Fold in the coriander and serve as a sweet-sour dipping sauce for grilled pork, chicken, or fried fish.