This Lime Pepper Dipping sauce is insanely delicious and a must with Khmer Beef Lok Lak. I’m not exaggerating when I say I ordered this with basically everything in Cambodia. I ate this daily (don’t judge me) with grilled fish and rice on Koh Rong Sanloem Island.

The super clean waters at Lazy Beach, Koh Rong Sanloem Island.

A plate with marinated pieces of beef lok lak, a small bowl of lime pepper sauce, pieces of leafy green lettuce, sliced tomatoes and onion, and a lightly fried egg sitting on top of Jasmin rice. — Lime Pepper Dipping Sauce is a must with Khmer Beef Lok Lak.

The tropical jungle surrounding Lazy Beach. Most of the island is untouched jungle. There are no roads or vehicles, just one dirt path connecting both sides of the island.

Koh Rong Sanloem island is the perfect place to unplug from the world. You need to arrive with all the $ you need and wifi is dicey at best.

If you need to cross the island, make sure you do so before it’s dark. There are no lights, the path is uneven, and you need a clear footing so you don’t step on a snake.

White sandy beaches, calm waters, and few people, make Koh Rong Sanloem a great place for a beach vacation.

Sunset on the Lazy Beach side of Koh Rong Sanloem.

A small bowl of fresh lime juice, salt, and freshly toasted and ground pepper, just waiting to be spooned over your rice or used as a dipping sauce.

Lime Pepper Dipping Sauce

Sacha Hirschfeld

This simple sauce is comprised of only 3 ingredients: fresh lime juice, black peppercorns (toasted whole then ground), and salt. This addicting sauce is a must with Beef Lok Lak (Shaking Beef), and is great spooned over rice.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Dressings & Sauces

Cuisine Cambodian, Southeast Asian

Servings 6

Calories 24 kcal

Equipment

1 medium frying pan
mortar an pestle or spice grinder; I have a coffee grinder dedicated to spices

Ingredients

1.5 tbsp black peppercorns must be whole peppercorns not already ground
1 tbsp kosher salt
3 limes

Instructions

Dry-roast the black peppercorns over medium heat for a few minutes, until they release their aroma. Grind in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder until fine (I'm pretty sure mine is actually a coffee grinder).
Combine freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, and fresh lime juice; stir until well incorporated. This is a must with Khmer Beef Lok Lak and my favorite sauce to spoon over rice.

Keyword 3 Ingredients, Dipping sauce, Easy, Make Ahead Recipe, Simple recipe