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Tuk Trey Fish Sauce recipe

Tuk Trey Fish Sauce

23kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 5 minutes
In many Asian dishes, fish sauce plays a vital role. This Tuk Trey Fish Sauce recipe is the backbone of traditional Cambodian cooking.
Servings 8 People
Course condiment,
Cuisine Cambodian, SE Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small red chili peppers, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine garlic and chili peppers.
  2. In another small bowl, mix together fish sauce, lime juice, water, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add garlic and chili peppers to the fish sauce mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve as a dipping sauce with your favorite Cambodian dishes.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories23kcalCarbohydrates5gProtein1gSodium1016mgPotassium44mgSugar3g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Use a mortar and pestle to crush the garlic and chili peppers for a smoother texture.
Use fresh ingredients, including lime juice and fish sauce, for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of chili peppers and sugar to your personal taste preferences.
Make the sauce in advance to allow the flavors to meld together for a more developed taste.
Store the sauce in a glass jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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