Thai Sweet And Spicy Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chinese-style chili-garlic sauce

Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and a 1/2 cup of the sugar.
Bring to a low boil over med-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat to medium and add in remaining sugar.
Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently as the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the salt.
Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Then stir in the chili-garlic sauce and remove from heat.
Let sauce cool and serve at room temp.
Will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks if it lasts that long.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.