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Thai Temptation: The Blazing Bird’s Eye Blitz

Thai Temptation: The Blazing Bird’s Eye Blitz - hot sauce recipe
14

Spisiness:

Extreme Spiciness

Time:

15

Min

Step into the sizzling streets of Bangkok with our "Thai Temptation: Blazing Bird’s Eye Blitz". A fusion of Thailand's fiery bird's eye chilies and tangy tamarind, this sauce promises an explosive flavor journey that's not for the faint-hearted. Each drop embodies Thailand's passionate love affair with spice, taking your palate on an adrenaline-packed ride reminiscent of the country's bustling markets and serene temples. Are you brave enough?

Ingredients for Thai Temptation

  • 10 fresh bird’s eye chilies (also known as Thai chilies)
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Using a mortar and pestle, pound the bird's eye chilies and garlic into a rough paste.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the chili-garlic paste, tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and water.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool. Adjust seasoning if necessary before transferring to a container.

Special Tip for Thai Temptation

For an authentic Thai dining experience with the """"Blazing Bird’s Eye Blitz"""", serve it alongside a cooling cucumber salad. The fresh, crisp cucumber helps balance out the extreme heat of the sauce, offering a refreshing contrast.

Facts & Stories about Bird's Eye Chilies

1. Bird's eye chilies are an integral part of Southeast Asian cuisines, especially in Thailand where they are frequently used in salads, stir-fries, and, of course, sauces.
2. Despite their tiny size, these chilies pack a punch. In Thai culture, they are often used not just for their heat, but also for their distinct fruity notes.
3. Legend has it that a Thai chef once claimed that the perfect meal strikes a balance between five flavors: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy – with bird's eye chilies often being the source of that essential spicy kick!

Bird’s eye chilies rank between 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

Best served with:

Grilled satay, Thai salads, spring rolls, fried rice

Quisin type:

Thai Hot Sauce Recipe

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