Name: Lime-Soy-Ginger Sauce
Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup sauce
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon thinly shredded fresh ginger; 1 green onion, green part only, minced; 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds, toasted (see note)

This simple sauce goes well with spring rolls as a dipping sauce. Also, it makes a good marinade for seafood. I once served grilled trout marinated in this sauce to a friend who disliked fish—it completely changed his mind!

Note

Sesame seeds can be purchased already toasted, but to toast your own, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spread the sesame seeds out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the sesame seeds are crisp and fragrant. Watch them carefully so they don't burn.

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