Chile-lime sauce recipe for zesty flavour and spice

Ingredients for Chile-lime sauce

• 60 ml fresh lime juice

• 30 ml fish sauce

• 1 large garlic clove, minced

• 1/4 red or green jalapeño, unseeded, thinly sliced crosswise, or more to taste

• 15 g light brown sugar

How to make Chile-lime sauce

1. Whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, jalapeños, and brown sugar in a small bowl until well combined.

2. Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a 340 ml (12-ounce) jar with a lid, cover, and shake vigorously until mixed.

3. Dip a piece of lettuce into the dressing to taste and adjust the seasoning; add more jalapeños if desired.

4. Ensure the sauce has a balanced flavour of heat, sweetness, sourness, and saltiness, characteristic of Thai cuisine.

5. Store the dressing, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Disclaimer
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