By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
137 cal · 5 min
Coconut Curry Dipping Sauce
Recipe GLPR0cfd1e55d8ec1d
A vibrant Southeast Asian dipping sauce combining creamy coconut milk with spicy Thai red curry paste, brightened by lime juice and balanced with fish sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of honey. Fresh ginger adds a warm, aromatic note. Ready in minutes, this sauce pairs beautifully with spring rolls, grilled vegetables, seafood, or rice.
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Ingredients
6 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk and Thai red curry paste. Whisk together until the curry paste is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Stir in the fresh lime juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the liquid seasonings.
Add the honey and grated fresh ginger to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the sauce has a uniform consistency.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired—add more lime juice for brightness, honey for sweetness, or fish sauce for depth. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Comments
Fish sauce and red curry paste both require a special trip to an Asian market or specialty section—Harris Teeter and Kroger carry curry paste inconsistently, and fish sauce is rarely stocked at standard Charlotte grocers, meaning a stop at an Asian market like H Mart or Lucky's. The stated five minutes is honest for mixing, but assumes you already have fresh ginger on hand; peeling and mincing adds real time on a weeknight. At a single serving, this is a condiment rather than a meal, best suited as an accompaniment to leftover protein or a quick stir-fry, and it reheats well for several days if you make a double batch.
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