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Coconut-Lime Dressing

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This dressing is delicious on a colorful cold noodle salad with shrimp.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    1 cup

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
5 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon finely grated shallot
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Whisk coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, shallot, and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until emulsified.

    Do ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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