Description
This bold and vibrant Thai Cilantro Dressing is packed with fresh herbs, zesty lime, and savory fish sauce. Perfect for salads, grilled meats, noodle bowls, or as a dipping sauce—it’s fresh, flavorful, and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch (about 2 scup) fresh cilantro leaves and stems, packed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1 oz shallot, chopped into chunks
- 1–10 small green chilies (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey, palm sugar, or agave
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Prep the cilantro. Wash the whole bunch thoroughly and roughly chop—stems included! They hold tons of flavor.
- Blend everything. Add cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, sweetener, garlic, shallot, chilies, and a splash of water to a food processor. Blend until it’s your desired texture.
- Taste and store. Adjust lime, saltiness, or sweetness to your liking. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Shake well before using!
Notes
- Layer your blending – Add liquid ingredients first to help the blades catch everything more easily.
- Double the batch – This dressing goes fast! Make extra and use it throughout the week.
- Use it as a marinade – It’s not just a dressing—try it on chicken, tofu, or shrimp for bold Thai flavor.
- Freeze leftovers – Pour extras into an ice cube tray and freeze for single-serve portions later.
- Prep Time: 8
- Cook Time: 2
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Food processor
- Cuisine: Thai