Nuoc Cham (Dipping Sauce)

Ease of Preparation: Easy
Yield: 2 servings

ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon (5 ml) sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons (10 ml) fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons (10 ml) rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (10 ml) fresh lime juice
• 1 Thai chili, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup (60 ml) water

method:

Combine sugar, rice vinegar, and fish sauce in a small heatproof bowl.

Pour hot water over top and stir until sugar has dissolved.

Let cool.

Meanwhile, add garlic and chili to a bowl or mortar. Add lime juice and use a pestle or fork to mash together.

Add mixture to bowl with liquids and mix well to combine.

Serve.