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chili lime drizzle sauce

Chili-Lime Drizzle Sauce

A bright, balanced Vietnamese-inspired sauce made with lime juice, chili, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for bowls, salads, grilled proteins, and quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Thai, Vietnamese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Citrus juicer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes or minced fresh chili
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • Pinch of white pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, water, sugar, and honey until dissolved.
  • Add chili flakes or minced chili and stir to combine.
  • Whisk in neutral oil and white pepper until the sauce is balanced and smooth.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness, heat, or acidity as needed.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for the cleanest flavor.
  • Add more chili for heat or more sugar for balance.
  • This drizzle works well on salads, rice bowls, grilled shrimp, tofu, or chicken.
Keyword bowl sauce, chili lime sauce, lime drizzle, quick sauce, Vietnamese dressing, Vietnamese-inspired