Crack Sauce
Crack Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fish sauce
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 palm sugar, roughly chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3/4 bunch cilantro
- 8 bird's eye chilies, stems removed, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- 1 shallots, optional, peeled and roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Ensure the palm sugar is roughly chopped into smaller pieces. This will help it blend more easily and create a smoother sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the bird's eye chilies, peeled garlic cloves, and the roughly chopped palm sugar to a food processor. Process until the mixture is finely combined and forms a paste-like consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the cilantro (and optional shallots, if using) to the food processor. Pulse a few times until the cilantro is incorporated but still retains some texture and its vibrant green color. Avoid over-processing to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Remove the blade from the food processor. Add the fish sauce, water, fresh lime juice, and toasted rice powder directly into the food processor bowl. Stir well with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Transfer the finished Crack Sauce to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve with seafood, steak, eggs, or any dish that needs a flavorful kick!
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crack Sauce
- 1/3 cup fish sauce
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 palm sugar, roughly chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3/4 bunch cilantro
- 8 bird's eye chilies, stems removed, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- 1 shallots, optional, peeled and roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Ensure the palm sugar is roughly chopped into smaller pieces. This will help it blend more easily and create a smoother sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the bird's eye chilies, peeled garlic cloves, and the roughly chopped palm sugar to a food processor. Process until the mixture is finely combined and forms a paste-like consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the cilantro (and optional shallots, if using) to the food processor. Pulse a few times until the cilantro is incorporated but still retains some texture and its vibrant green color. Avoid over-processing to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Remove the blade from the food processor. Add the fish sauce, water, fresh lime juice, and toasted rice powder directly into the food processor bowl. Stir well with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Transfer the finished Crack Sauce to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve with seafood, steak, eggs, or any dish that needs a flavorful kick!
⏱️ 2 min