Crack Sauce (for Crispy Pork Belly and more)
Crack Sauce (for Crispy Pork Belly and more)
Ingredients
For the Crack Sauce
- 10 cilantro stems
- 3 garlic cloves, large, peeled
- 1 Thai chili, or serrano/jalapeño, to taste
- 3 limes, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar
- 5 tablespoons first press black anchovy fish sauce
Instructions
- 1
Gather all the ingredients: cilantro stems, peeled large garlic cloves, green chilies (Thai, serrano, or jalapeño), limes, palm sugar, and first press black anchovy fish sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the cilantro stems, peeled garlic cloves, chili (adjusting quantity based on desired spice level), freshly squeezed lime juice, palm sugar, and fish sauce into a blender or food processor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth, yet still slightly chunky, consistency. The sauce should be a vibrant green with visible flecks of chili, garlic, and cilantro.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Once blended, the Crack Sauce is ready to be served immediately. It pairs exceptionally well with crispy pork belly, noodles, or as a versatile dipping sauce for various dishes.
⏱️ 2 min
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Crack Sauce (for Crispy Pork Belly and more)
Ingredients
For the Crack Sauce
- 10 cilantro stems
- 3 garlic cloves, large, peeled
- 1 Thai chili, or serrano/jalapeño, to taste
- 3 limes, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar
- 5 tablespoons first press black anchovy fish sauce
Instructions
- 1
Gather all the ingredients: cilantro stems, peeled large garlic cloves, green chilies (Thai, serrano, or jalapeño), limes, palm sugar, and first press black anchovy fish sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the cilantro stems, peeled garlic cloves, chili (adjusting quantity based on desired spice level), freshly squeezed lime juice, palm sugar, and fish sauce into a blender or food processor.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth, yet still slightly chunky, consistency. The sauce should be a vibrant green with visible flecks of chili, garlic, and cilantro.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Once blended, the Crack Sauce is ready to be served immediately. It pairs exceptionally well with crispy pork belly, noodles, or as a versatile dipping sauce for various dishes.
⏱️ 2 min