Description
A versatile sauce featuring the bright flavor of lemongrass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced lemongrass, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar and lime juice to match your preferred balance of sweet and sour.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: lemongrass sauce, fish sauce, Asian sauce, dipping sauce, marinade