Orange-Ginger and Lime Pickle Dipping Sauce

...with some fried chicken on the side.

By
J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated September 11, 2020
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Recipe Details

Orange-Ginger and Lime Pickle Dipping Sauce Recipe

Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Indian-style hot lime pickle (such as Patak's)
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/2-inch knob peeled ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sliced scallions

Directions

  1. Combine lime pickle, orange juice, and ginger in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides and watering down with water as necessary. Transfer to a dipping bowl, garnish with scallions, and serve with fried chicken.

Special Equipment

Blender

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