Thai Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce Nahm Jeem Gratien Recipes

THAI CRYSTAL SAUCE (NAHM JEEM GRATIEN)

Steps:

• Combine all but the crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
• Simmer about 20 minutes, until liquid reduces to a light syrup.
• Stir in the red pepper flakes.
• Keep refrigerated in a jar.
• Shake before use.
• Keeps indefinately.

SWEET HOT THAI GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, garlic and salt.
• Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
• Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt and reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer until the liquid reduces slightly and thickens to a light syrup. Remove from the heat and stir in the garlic chili sauce.
• Cool to room temperature before serving.
• Transfer the cooled sauce to a tightly sealed jar and store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. .

THAI GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, except garlic and cornstarch in a sauce pan over medium-high heat. When sauce begins to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low. Now add the minced garlic and cornstarch (dissolved in water). Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Do a taste test. You're looking for a balance of salty (fish sauce), spicy (garlic and chili), sour (lime), and sweet (sugar). Adjust these flavors to suit your taste. Add a little veggie oil to wok, add carrots, add some of the wine. Add all veggies and 1/3 of sauce. Add remaining sauce and tofu.