Mookata Sauce Recipe (Thai BBQ Sauce)

Ingredients

• 15 Thai Jinda chilies (adjust to taste)
• 10 cloves garlic
• 4 coriander roots
• just under 1/2 cup chili sauce (see notes)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
• 5 tbsp palm sugar
• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend the aromatics: Add the chilies, garlic, and coriander root to a small blender or food processor. Blend until finely chopped.

2. 2

   Cook the chili mixture: Heat a wok or saucepan over medium heat. Add the blended mixture and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Season the sauce: Stir in water, palm sugar, chili sauce, ketchup, and vinegar. Cook while stirring until the palm sugar fully dissolves.

4. 4

   Finish with sesame seeds: Stir in the roasted sesame seeds and turn off the heat. Taste and adjust the spice, sweetness, or tanginess if needed.