Lime Dipping Sauce
Bright, zesty, and packed with bold Southeast Asian flavors, this Lime Dipping Sauce is the ultimate accompaniment to elevate your favorite dishes. Made with fresh lime juice, savory fish sauce, a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, and a kick of heat from red chili, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. The addition of minced garlic and fresh cilantro creates a vibrant, aromatic sauce that pairs beautifully with spring rolls, grilled meats, or fresh seafood. Perfect for adding tangy depth to any meal, this versatile condiment can be customized to suit your taste. Ready to spice up your table? Whip up this simple, no-cook sauce and enjoy its irresistible blend of flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Red chili
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro
Instructions
Mince the garlic and finely chop the small red chili (adjust the amount of chili depending on your spice preference).
In a small mixing bowl, combine the fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and water.
Add the brown sugar to the bowl and stir until completely dissolved.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped red chili.
Finely chop the cilantro and sprinkle it into the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more lime juice for acidity, fish sauce for saltiness, or sugar for sweetness).
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce or refrigerate for up to 3 days in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2520 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
