Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce

Lime juice, fish sauce, honey, rice vinegar, Thai chili, and garlic: this chili-lime dipping sauce is six ingredients stirred together in five minutes for rice bowls, tofu, or grilled vegetables.

Why You'll Love Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce

It's six ingredients, five minutes, no cooking: lime juice, fish sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced Thai chili, and garlic. Good on crispy tofu, grilled meat, or rice bowls.

Tips and Tricks

• For even more flavor, let the sauce sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to mellow the garlic and infuse the chili.
• Want it smoother? Blend the ingredients for a more emulsified finish.

Variations

• Add grated ginger or shallot for extra depth.
• Stir in a splash of sesame oil or a pinch of sugar for more complexity.

Substitutions

• No Thai chili? Use chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
• Vegan? Use soy sauce instead of fish sauce, and maple syrup in place of honey.

Best served with

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Stir before each use-separation is natural.

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Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce

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Zippy, sweet, salty, and just the right amount of heat. This chili-lime dipping sauce is your new go-to for rice bowls, tofu, grilled veggies, and more.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 7 tablespoons

Course: Dressing/Condiment

Cuisine: Asian Inspired, Californian

Calories: 72

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 3 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ tablespoon Fish sauce or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 Thai chili finely minced (or ½ teaspoon chili flakes)
• 1 clove Garlic minced

Equipment

• Small whisk or fork
• Mixing bowl

Method

 

1. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce (or soy), honey, rice vinegar, minced chili, and garlic.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Optional: Set aside 2 tablespoon for dipping and use the rest as a quick marinade for tofu or vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Storage: Keep this in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. The garlic and chili mellow a little as it sits, so taste before serving and add a squeeze of fresh lime if it needs brightening back up.

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