Flavored Fish Sauce

By norsegal8

On its own, fish sauce is an assertive condiment. But blended with water, sugar and an acidic element, it becomes a mellow dipping sauce, despite the additions of chiles and garlic. This sauce is frequently served alongside fried items and is also used as a salad dressing.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fish sauce
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 to 2 Thai chiles, stemmed and minced

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, sugar, vinegar or lemon juice and 1/2 cup water and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the garlic and chiles and stir to combine. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 week if made with vinegar or 2 days if made with lemon juice.