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Crying Tiger Sauce

Crying Tiger Sauce: Your Ultimate Thai Flavor Booster

Crying Tiger Sauce is a vibrant Thai dipping delight that elevates any dish with its fiery chilies and tangy lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce replace with soy sauce for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Water to adjust consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar alternatives include honey or maple syrup
For Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic can use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass can use lemongrass paste as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions can use chives
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro substitute with basil if preferred
For Heat
  • 2 number Thai Red Chili Peppers or jalapeños for a milder spice
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder sauce
Optional Texture
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Rice Powder use crushed peanuts as an alternative

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, and water. Add brown sugar, minced garlic, and lemongrass. Mix in green onions and cilantro until evenly combined.
  2. Stir in chopped Thai red chili peppers and red pepper flakes. Ensure even distribution of heat.
  3. Taste and adjust flavors with lime juice, brown sugar, or water as needed.
  4. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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