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This grates the fresh ginger and garlic very finely rather than mincing them, which releases far more of their juice and aroma directly into the dressing than larger chopped pieces would. Balancing salty fish sauce, sweet honey, spicy chili, and tangy lime all in one dressing mirrors the layered flavor profile found throughout much of Thai cooking.
Prep Time
10 min
Per serving
100kcal
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
6 people
Difficulty
easy
Carbs
8g
Fat
5g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
In a bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and honey.
Whisk in the finely grated ginger and garlic.
Add the sesame oil and neutral oil, whisking until combined and slightly emulsified.
Stir in the sriracha or red chili flakes.
Taste and adjust the balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy as needed.
Stir in the toasted sesame seeds just before using.
Transfer to a jar and store in the fridge.
Grate the Ginger and Garlic Finely: This releases much more of their juice and aroma into the dressing compared to mincing them into larger pieces. Balance All Four Flavors: A proper Thai style dressing hits sweet, salty, sour, and spicy all at once, so taste and adjust each element until it feels balanced to you. Add Sesame Seeds Last: Stirring them in right before using keeps them from settling or softening too much while the dressing sits.
Yes, substitute the fish sauce with an extra splash of soy sauce or a vegan fish sauce alternative, and swap the honey for maple syrup to keep it fully plant based.
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