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Vietnamese Chile Lemongrass Sate Sauce (Tương Ớt Sa Tế)
Vietnamese chile lemongrass sate, or tương ớt sa tế is a spicy chile oil that will elevate any dish. This bold sauce gets its flavor from plenty of garlic and fragrant lemongrass.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup neutral oil (like canola)
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup lemongrass, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh red chiles, finely chopped (Thai or Birds Eye recommended )
- 1/4 cup chile flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 cup oil on medium low heat
- 2
When oil comes to temperature, add lemongrass and let it heat for about 5 minutes
- 3
Add garlic and continue to heat for about 10 minutes
- 4
Add fresh chiles and stir. Continue to let mixture heat for another 10 minutes, being careful not to burn the ingredients.
- 5
Add chile flakes and heat for another 10 minutes
- 6
Add salt to taste, and cool before jarring
- 7
Add a thin layer of extra oil on top to keep sate fresh longer.