Orange-Ginger and Lime Pickle Dipping Sauce

Name: Orange-Ginger and Lime Pickle Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: makes about 1 cup
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

...with some fried chicken on the side.

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J. Kenji López-Alt

Updated March 24, 2025

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Orange-Ginger and Lime Pickle Dipping Sauce Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

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

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

No-Cook

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
71	Calories
0g	Fat
19g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 288mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 67mg	337%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 328mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.