An essential condiment in Thai cuisine that adds acidity and heat to brighten any dish.
Servings 0.25cup
Ingredients
2-3Thai chilies, or another spicy pepper of your choice
1clovegarlic, optional
¼cupwhite vinegar
Instructions
Optional step: char the chilies and garlic by placing them on a dry skillet over medium high heat and stirring them around for a few minutes until charred spots form.
2-3 Thai chilies, 1 clove garlic
Pound the chilies and garlic in a mortar and pestle into a paste, then add the vinegar and stir to mix. Alternatively blend all ingredients in a blender, though you may have to make a bit more for it to blend properly.
¼ cup white vinegar
Store in the fridge in a sealed container and it should last indefinitely.