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This vibrant dipping sauce is a perfect companion for grilled fish or seafood. It combines the deep umami of soaked dried prawns and fish sauce with the bright acidity of fresh lime juice. The addition of thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves and green peppercorns adds a sophisticated, floral aroma and a gentle heat that cuts through the richness of the meal. Sweetened slightly with sugar, it offers a balanced sweet-sour-salty profile. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this sauce is easy to whip up and elevates simple grilled dishes into something special.
Grilled Fish Sauce
Description
This vibrant dipping sauce is a perfect companion for grilled fish or seafood. It combines the deep umami of soaked dried prawns and fish sauce with the bright acidity of fresh lime juice. The addition of thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves and green peppercorns adds a sophisticated, floral aroma and a gentle heat that cuts through the richness of the meal. Sweetened slightly with sugar, it offers a balanced sweet-sour-salty profile. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this sauce is easy to whip up and elevates simple grilled dishes into something special.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak the dried prawns in warm water for 10 minutes until softened, then drain well.
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Place the drained dried prawns, sliced garlic, and green peppercorns into a mortar or food processor.
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Pound or pulse the ingredients until coarsely crushed and fragrant, but not a fine paste.
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Transfer the mixture to a small bowl or serving dish.
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Add the fish sauce, both amounts of sugar, and fresh lime juice.
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Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the flavors are well combined.
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Fold in the thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves.
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Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
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Serve alongside grilled fish, fried seafood, or fresh vegetables as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 25.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 193.7mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.1g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
- Sugars 3.1g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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