Nuoc Cham

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar ((or granulated sugar))
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice ((freshly squeezed))
• 1 clove garlic ((minced))
• 1 tablespoon red holland chili pepper ((or Thai chili for more heat; sliced/chopped))