Thai•quick
Easy Cilantro Dressing
This bold and vibrant Thai Cilantro Dressing is packed with fresh herbs, zesty lime, and savory fish sauce. Perfect for salads, grilled meats, noodle bowls, or as a dipping sauce—it’s fresh, flavorful, and easy to make!
- Prep time
- 8 min
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 bunch (about 2 scup) fresh cilantro leaves and stems, packed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1 oz shallot, chopped into chunks
- 1–10 small green chilies (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey, palm sugar, or agave
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Prep the cilantro. Wash the whole bunch thoroughly and roughly chop—stems included! They hold tons of flavor.
- 2
Blend everything. Add cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, sweetener, garlic, shallot, chilies, and a splash of water to a food processor. Blend until it’s your desired texture.
- 3
Taste and store. Adjust lime, saltiness, or sweetness to your liking. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Shake well before using!