Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　10 min

　　Often served with summer rolls or grilled meats, this sauce is also great over rice.

Ingredients

　　3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

　　1/4 cup Asian fish sauce

　　3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

　　1 or 2 thinly sliced fresh Thai chiles (1 to 2 inches long) or 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

　　1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

　　Stir together all ingredients in a bowl.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.