Tropical Fish Sauce Coconut Dressing
Elevate your dishes with this Tropical Fish Sauce Coconut Dressing. The creamy coconut blends beautifully with zesty lime, rich fish sauce, and aromatic curry spices, offering a burst of flavor that transforms salads, grilled vegetables, and proteins into tropical delights. Simple yet sophisticated, this dressing will enhance your meals with a delightful depth and umami richness.
ingredients
- 2 cups coconut cream
- 8 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons red chili garlic sauce
- 4 teaspoons ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 cup cashews, finely chopped
- 8 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Zest and juice of 8 limes
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine coconut cream, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, red chili garlic sauce, ginger powder, curry powder, lime zest, and lime juice. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
- 2.
Stir in the finely chopped cashews and sesame seeds until evenly distributed.
- 3.
Add the chopped cilantro and mix gently to combine.
- 4.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, soy sauce, or brown sugar as necessary.
- 5.
Let the sauce sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 6.
Serve over your favorite salad, grilled veggies, or as a drizzle on protein dishes.
