The secret ingredient of this tangy, spicy dressing is fish sauce, or “nam pla.” Made from small, dried fish, nam pla is a staple in Southeast Asian cooking; its strong, distinctive flavor is mellowed by the lime. Adjust the level of spiciness by adding jalapeños or leaving them out entirely.

Ingredients

　　1/4 cup rice vinegar

　　1/3 cup fish sauce (nam pla)

　　1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)

　　2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)

　　4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced

　　1/4 cup sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Step 1

Make Ahead

Step 2

　　Pure Flavor