Nuoc Mam (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

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  • SERVINGS 7
  • SERVING SIZE 1/4 cup
image descriptionIngredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Vietnamese fish sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili paste
image descriptionDirections
  1. In a small saucepan, bring the water, fish sauce, garlic and sugar to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the rice wine vinegar, lime juice, and chili paste.
  3. Add the fish sauce mixture to the bowl and mix.
  4. Chill for approximately 15 minutes and serve.