Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

1. In a bowl, whisk together water and sugar until sugar dissolves.

2. Add in lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, vinegar and chili (if using) and stir to combine.

3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator (will last for weeks) 

This recipe makes approx 1L. For less, split the recipe in half.