Light Nuoc Mam Dipping Sauce(Nuoc Mam Lac) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. bottled fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1 3/4 c. water
3 fresh peppers, crushed or finely chopped

Preparation

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
Stir in the fish sauce.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Stir in the peppers. Serve at room temperature.
Makes about 2 cups.
(Keep sauce in the refrigerator for up to
1 week).