Ginger-Lime Dipping Sauce

The fabulous flavor of this classic sauce lights up simple poached and grilled foods, and is also terrific with a simple platter of grilled or oven-roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce, dried red chili flakes, or chopped fresh hot chilies

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a blender or mini food processor, and blend until you have a fairly smooth sauce. Transfer to a small bowl, stir to be sure the sugar has dissolved, and set aside until serving time. Or combine the ginger, garlic, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a mortar and grind to a grainy paste. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the fish sauce, lime juice, water, and chili-garlic sauce, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is fairly smooth. Pour the sauce into small serving bowls. Or transfer to a jar, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Submitted 4/28/06.
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Submitted By: l mandrake

Ginger-Lime Dipping Sauce