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You can leave the seeds for heat or remove them for a milder sauce.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash the chili peppers","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Bring a pot of water to a boil at 212°F (100°C). Blanch the chilies and garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened, then drain.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring a pot of water","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the blanched chilies, garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, tomato paste, and 60ml (1/4 cup) water into a blender. Blend until very smooth.","group":"Blending","title":"Place the blanched chilies, garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, tomato paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the blended mixture into a clean saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the raw smell of garlic and chili dissipates.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour the blended mixture","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"If you prefer a thicker consistency, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes until glossy.","group":"Finishing","title":"If you prefer a thicker consistency","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to a clean jar. Store in the refrigerator.","group":"Storage","title":"Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Storage"}],"notes":"Using bird's eye chilies will result in a very spicy sauce; for a milder version, use Fresno chilies or red jalapeños. Store in a sterilized glass jar for maximum shelf life.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["blender","saucepan","fine mesh strainer (optional)","glass jar"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":450,"unit":"ml","note":"Approximately 1.5 cups"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made in large batches and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in an airtight glass container.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftuong_ot_8ea825bf2b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4d94cd75-47e0-48e4-9b79-62fbcecacd07","imageAlt":"Tương Ớt (Vietnamese Chili Sauce) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","condiment","homemade","vietnamese","chili sauce","tuong ot"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tương Ớt (Vietnamese Chili Sauce)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:40:05.654Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:40:05.654Z","related":[{"id":"nuoc_mam_gung_4a385f6dd4","slug":"ginger-fish-sauce-nuoc-mam-gung","title":"Ginger Fish Sauce (Nước mắm gừng)","description":"A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce that perfectly balances sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors with the pungent kick of fresh ginger. 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