Ginger Dipping Sauce

By KDHarmon

The tangy heat of this sauce cuts richness and enlivens whatever it touches. Try it with grilled, poached or fried chicken or seafood or use to amp up a slaw.

Ingredients

• 6 Tbl fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbl minced, peeled fresh ginger
• 2 Tbl granulated sugar
• 2 tsp finely chopped seeded red Fresno chile or jalapeno

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together lime juice, ginger and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves.

Stir in pepper, let stand until flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Taste to make sure it's agreeable on a spicy-tart-sweet level, adjust as needed.

Make ahead - refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Stir before using.

Makes 2/3