Lemongrass Sauce

1. 1

   Combine the vinegar, sugar, water, fish sauce and lime juice in a small, nonreactive saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring just to a boil; then, add the lemongrass and the lime leaf and simmer for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, and place the saucepan in a bowl of ice and water to chill it until it is room temperature, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the cilantro, scallions and chilies to taste.

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