Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Thai Basil Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 30g Thai basil leaves, finely chopped
- • 4 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 3 tbsp lime juice
- • 2 tbsp warm water
- • 2 garlic cloves, minced
- • 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pick and finely chop the Thai basil, and mince the garlic and chilies.
2
Phase 2
Dissolve the sugar in the warm water, then stir in the fish sauce and lime juice.
3
Phase 3
Add the garlic, chilies, and half the chopped basil.
4
Phase 4
Let it sit 15 minutes so the basil perfumes the sauce.
5
Phase 5
Taste and adjust the sour-sweet-salty-spicy balance.
6
Phase 6
Fold in the remaining basil just before serving with grilled meats, rice paper rolls, or fried spring rolls.