Tik Marij- Lime and Black Pepper Sauce

America has ketchup, Mexico has salsa, and Cambodia has Tik Marij.  A little bowl of the ubiquitous citrusy lime pepper sauce is placed before each diner at just about every meal.  It's used to sharpen the flavors of whatever's on the menu- noodles, soup, fried rice, or barbecued meats. Try some as a dipping sauce with some Lemongrass Roasted Game Hens. 

Tik Marij- Lime and Black Pepper Sauce

* 4 teaspoons black pepper
* 2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
* 8 Tablespoons lime juice, or 4 limes, cut into quarters

Divide the pepper and sea salt evenly among 4 small dipping bowls or ramekins.  Just before the meal, add the lime juice (or squeeze the limes) over the pepper and salt and stir to dissolve. 

Serves four.