Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Chili Sauce for Dipping) #2

A sauce served as a condiment for a wide range of Vietnamese food.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 2  dried red chilies
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 2  tablespoons fish sauce
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Mince chilies and garlic finely and place in a mortar.
2. Mash with the heel of a cleaver or pestle.
3. Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.
4. Add fish sauce, vinegar and lemon juice, stirring between each addition.