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Lime Jalapeño Dressing

The secret ingredient of this tangy, spicy dressing is fish sauce, or “nam pla.” Made from small, dried fish, nam pla is a staple in Southeast Asian cooking; its strong, distinctive flavor is mellowed by the lime. Adjust the level of spiciness by adding jalapeños or leaving them out entirely.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup fish sauce (nam pla)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)
2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon water, garlic, jalapeños, sugar, and red pepper flakes until the sugar has dissolved.

  2. Make Ahead

    Step 2

    The dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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TagsSalad DressingSaladSauceCondimentLimeCitrusFruitJalapeñoChileVegetableDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasyMake AheadNo-CookCookbooks
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