Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Mince 2/3 of chiles; put in a mortar with garlic and sugar and pound into a coarse, wet paste.
Step 2
2
Transfer chile mixture to a small bowl and add 2/3 cup warm water, lime juice, and fish sauce. Stir well to dissolve. Add reserved chiles and carrot and set aside at least 10 minutes and up to 3 hours before serving.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per Tbsp.
Ingredients
3 Thai bird chiles or 1 serrano chile, cut into thin rings, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
5 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons finely shredded carrots
Directions
Step 1
1
Mince 2/3 of chiles; put in a mortar with garlic and sugar and pound into a coarse, wet paste.
Step 2
2
Transfer chile mixture to a small bowl and add 2/3 cup warm water, lime juice, and fish sauce. Stir well to dissolve. Add reserved chiles and carrot and set aside at least 10 minutes and up to 3 hours before serving.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per Tbsp.
Search All of Sunset's Recipes
The Latest
The Viral Grocery Shopping Method That Can Save You Time and Money
