Thai Sweet Chili Sauce ~

4-5 Thai red peppers, minced, then pound using a mortar & pestle
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup rice vinegar (White Vinegar)
2 tbsp, garlic, minced fine
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp Thai fish sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice (magrood lime)  

In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the chilies, sugar, water, vinegar, garlic, and
salt.

Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.  Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt and
reduce the heat to low.  Simmer until the liquid reduces slightly and thickens to a
light syrup.  Remove from the heat and stir in the fish sauce and lime juice.

Cool to room temperature before serving.  Transfer the cooled sauce to a tightly
sealed jar and store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
nampla - fish sauce - Thailand
Can be found red or green - use red only
Asian Condiments