Vietnamese Chile Lemongrass Sate Sauce (Tương Ớt Sa Tế)

Vietnamese chile lemongrass sate, or tương ớt sa tế is a spicy chile oil that will elevate any dish. This bold sauce gets its flavor from plenty of garlic and fragrant lemongrass.

Course Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Vietnamese

Keyword Chile, chile oil, lemongrass, spicy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings tablespoons

Calories 133kcal

Author Suzanne Nuyen

Ingredients

1 cup neutral oil like canola
1 head garlic, minced
½ cup lemongrass, finely chopped
½ cup fresh red chiles, finely chopped Thai or Birds Eye recommended
¼ cup chile flakes
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat 1 cup oil on medium low heat
When oil comes to temperature, add lemongrass and let it heat for about 5 minutes
Add garlic and continue to heat for about 10 minutes
Add fresh chiles and stir. Continue to let mixture heat for another 10 minutes, being careful not to burn the ingredients.
Add chile flakes and heat for another 10 minutes
Add salt to taste, and cool before jarring
Add a thin layer of extra oil on top to keep sate fresh longer.

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