VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE

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This Vietnamese dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to our summer rolls recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon red chile sauce, such as sambal oelek
1 scallion, thinly sliced crosswise
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • On a work surface, crush garlic clove using the flat side of a large knife; sprinkle with salt. Place the flat side of the knife blade on top of the garlic and salt; press firmly, pulling knife toward you. Repeat until a paste forms; transfer to a small bowl.
  • Stir sugar in hot water until dissolved, and add to bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

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