Description
A vibrant Thai-inspired sweet chili lime dressing that balances tangy citrus, gentle heat, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for salads, noodles, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and honey.
- Add grated garlic and ginger, then whisk until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle in sesame oil and neutral oil while whisking to emulsify.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or honey as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness or tanginess by adding more honey or lime juice.
- For a vegetarian version, replace fish sauce with additional soy sauce or a plant-based alternative.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Shake or whisk before serving as separation may occur.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg