Chili Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces red Thai chilies, Fresno chilies, or rehydrated dried chilis, stems removed (use gloves for fresh chilies)
• 1 shallot
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/4 cup plain rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or other neutral oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Transfer to a small pot, cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir and add ¼ cup water.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Store in an airtight glass jar and refrigerate. The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month or in the freezer for up to 6 months.