Thai Cilantro Sauce (Printable)

Vibrant sauce with fresh cilantro, garlic, lime, and Thai flavors. Perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 large bunch fresh cilantro (about 2 cups packed, leaves and tender stems)

02 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (optional, for extra freshness)

03 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled

04 - 1 small shallot, peeled and roughly chopped

05 - 1 small Thai green chili (or jalapeño for milder heat), seeded if desired

06 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

07 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

08 - 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as grapeseed or vegetable oil)

09 - 1 tablespoon water (as needed, to thin)

10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)

11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar

12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

01 - Combine cilantro, mint (if using), garlic, shallot, and chili in a food processor or blender.

02 - Add lime juice, rice vinegar, oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, and salt.

03 - Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add water a little at a time if a thinner consistency is desired.

04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime, salt, or sweetener as preferred.

05 - Transfer to a bowl or jar. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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It transforms even the simplest grilled proteins into something restaurant-worthy in under ten minutes
The balance of bright cilantro, tangy lime, and gentle heat works with practically everything in your kitchen

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This sauce oxidizes and dulls in color after a day, so make it fresh when you want that brilliant green presentation
The flavor actually develops and mellows slightly after an hour in the refrigerator, making it even better

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Freeze this sauce in ice cube trays for instant flavor bombs you can drop into soups or grain bowls later
If you only have dried herbs on hand, skip this recipe entirely, it simply wont work without the fresh components