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Thai Dipping Sauce

Easy Thai Dipping Sauce: A Flavorful 5-Minute Marvel

This Easy Thai Dipping Sauce brings vibrant sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors that transform any dish in just five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Food FAQs
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce substitute with soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 whole lime freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar brown sugar can add richer sweetness
For the Heat
  • 1-2 whole fresh chilies use based on desired spice level

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, the juice of one freshly squeezed lime, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Whisk these ingredients together vigorously for about 30 seconds until the sugar completely dissolves.
  2. Finely chop 1 to 2 fresh chilies and stir them into the base mixture from Step 1.
  3. Take a small taste of the sauce and adjust by squeezing in more lime juice or adding sugar as needed.
  4. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or a clean airtight container for storage. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 4gCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Always use freshly squeezed lime juice; taste your sauce while mixing for balance; let the sauce sit for about 10 minutes before serving to deepen flavors; store in an airtight container for freshness.

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