Tamarind-Ginger Dipping Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk in the tamarind liquid and water.
  4. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat.
  5. Whisk in the sugar and fish sauce, starting out with the smaller amounts.
  6. Taste and add additional sugar or fish sauce to create a tart, spicy, sweet, savory sauce.
  7. Set aside, uncovered, to cool to room temperature and to let the flavors bloom.
  8. Before serving, taste again and adjust the flavor balance a final time.
  9. Transfer to a serving bowl or divide the sauce among individual dipping sauce bowls.
  10. If all the diners like chile heat, add the chile slices to the bowl(s).
  11. If not, serve the chile slices on the side for diners to add as desired.

neutral oil, fresh ginger, clove garlic, tamarind liquid, water, sugar, fish sauce, serrano chiles

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tamarind-ginger-dipping-sauce-383013 (may not work)

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