Everyday Dipping Sauce

1. 1

   Combine the garlic, sugar, and chili-garlic sauce in the bowl of a mortar and mash to a paste.

2. 2

   (Or combine them on your cutting board and mash to a coarse paste with a fork and the back of a spoon.)

3. 3

   Scrape the paste into a small bowl and stir in the fish sauce, water, and lime juice.

4. 4

   Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

5. 5

   Transfer to small serving bowls for dipping.

6. 6

   Or transfer to a jar, cover, and refrigerate for tip to 1 week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.