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Peanut Lime Dressing

A creamy, bright dressing and sauce that pairs with herbs, rice noodles, grilled chicken, or tofu.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Thai, Vietnamese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Microplane or grater
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water plus more to thin
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or minced fresh chili
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • Pinch of white pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar until smooth.
  • Add chili garlic sauce and grated garlic and mix to combine.
  • Whisk in neutral oil and white pepper until emulsified.
  • Adjust with more lime for brightness, sugar for balance, or water for a thinner consistency.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, add a splash of coconut milk or an extra teaspoon of peanut butter.
  • Use warm water to help the peanut butter loosen and blend smoothly.
  • This dressing works well on noodle salads, grilled chicken, tofu, or roasted vegetables.
Keyword bowl sauce, lime peanut vinaigrette, peanut lime dressing, quick sauce, salad dressing, Vietnamese peanut sauce, Vietnamese-inspired