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You might be familiar with Lao Gan Ma but have you heard of sate? This Vietnamese-inspired sate sauce (also known as lemongrass chili oil) is a spicy flavor bomb that elevates any dish.
A few notes:
- If you’re sensitive to spice, substitute bird eye chili peppers for red chili flakes or gochugaru.
- This is typically made with dried shrimp and fish sauce but we will omit those ingredients.
- To save time on prepping, you can buy frozen minced lemongrass at your local Asian grocery store.
- Neutral oils such as vegetable or canola oil work best for this recipe. Avoid sesame oil as it has a strong flavor.
- Store in an airtight glass container in the refridgerator for up to two weeks. Make sure to use a clean utensil when scooping out the chili oil.
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I just wanted to say thank you for this recipe! I made the sauce once already and I couldn’t get enough – used it in so many dishes. I ran out of it a few weeks ago and have been missing it ever since, so I just made another batch 🙂
Thank you for trying this recipe! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it.