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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup nuoc mam (fish sauce), available at Asian markets
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Method

  • In a small bowl, soak the red pepper flakes in the vinegar for 10-15 minutes.
  • In a second bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and sugar.
  • Stir in 11/2 cups boiling water and the pepper-vinegar mixture.
  • Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool. Serve at room temperature.
  • Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.