Vietnamese-Style Fresh Herb and Chilli Sauce

Vietnamese Sauce made with Huy Fong Sambal Oelek

🌿 Vietnamese sauce Style Fresh Herb and Chilli Sauce

Looking to add a fresh, zesty kick to your favourite dishes? This Vietnamese Sacce with fresh herb and chilli sauce is quick to make, bursting with flavour, and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, noodles, rice dishes, and salads. It’s the kind of versatile condiment that instantly elevates a simple meal with vibrant colour and bold taste.

The magic lies in its simple, fresh ingredients. Start by finely chopping coriander, spring onions, and ripe tomatoes, then combine them in a medium bowl. Add a spoonful of chilli paste for heat, followed by a pinch of salt, a generous splash of vinegar, and a little water to bring everything together. Gently stir until the ingredients are well mixed.

Allow the sauce to rest for a few minutes before serving. This short resting time helps the flavours mellow and meld, creating a refreshing, punchy, and well-balanced sauce with just the right amount of tang and spice.

Use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or grilled meats, drizzle it over salads, or spoon it onto steamed rice or noodle bowls for an instant flavour boost.

✨ Tip: Adjust the amount of chilli paste and vinegar to suit your taste — this sauce should be lively, herbaceous, and perfectly tangy.

Vietnamese-Style Fresh Herb and Chilli Sauce

Add a burst of bold, aromatic flavour to your dishes with this Vietnamese-style fresh sauce — a simple, vibrant mix of herbs, chilli, and tangy vinegar that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, noodles, or spring rolls.

Author
Andrew Harrington
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings
6
Category

Chilli Sauce

Cuisine

Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup Huy Fong Sambal Oelek – Ground Fresh Chilli Paste ( Add more or less )
  • ½ cup finely chop coriander
  • ½ cup finely spring onions
  • ½ Ripe Tomatoes cup into Small Cubes
  • 20ml x Olive oils
  • 10ml Vinegar
  • ½ Cup Water
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. To make it, finely chop coriander, spring onions, and ripe tomatoes, then combine them in a bowl. Stir through a spoonful of chilli paste, a pinch of salt, a splash of vinegar, and a little water. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavours to meld into a refreshing, punchy sauce.
  2. In a bowl, combine chopped coriander, spring onions, and tomatoes.
  3. Add chilli paste and a pinch of salt.
  4. Pour in a splash of vinegar and a little water.
  5. Mix well and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavours to blend
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