Thai Lime Chile Sauce

Thai Lime Chile Sauce

A tangy, garlicky dipping sauce balancing lime, fish sauce, and fresh chile heat.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 35/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Fish

This bright condiment pairs sharp lime juice with garlic, chiles, and fish sauce for a sweet-sour-salty balance typical of Thai cooking. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it a quick finisher for grilled meats, seafood, or spring rolls. Keep it on hand for drizzling over rice or using as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Thai chiles, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. Stir in the minced garlic, sliced Thai chiles, cilantro, and lime zest.

  3. Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

  4. Stir again and transfer to a jar or serving bowl. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Thai Lime Chile Sauce

This bright condiment pairs sharp lime juice with garlic, chiles, and fish sauce for a sweet-sour-salty balance typical of Thai cooking. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it a quick finisher for grilled meats, seafood, or spring rolls. Keep it on hand for drizzling over rice or using as a dipping sauce.

10 min 16 oz 35 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Thai chiles, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

Method

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Stir in the minced garlic, sliced Thai chiles, cilantro, and lime zest.

  3. 3

    Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

  4. 4

    Stir again and transfer to a jar or serving bowl. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.