Nuoc Cham

• 1/4 cup nuoc mam or nam pla
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 small fresh chile, preferably Thai, stemmed, seeded, and minced, or hot red pepper flakes to taste

1. Combine all the ingredients and stir to blend.
2. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
3. This keeps well, refrigerated, for a day or two, but no longer.
4. Bring back to room temperature before serving.

nuoc, lime juice, garlic, fresh ginger, sugar, fresh chile

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/nuoc-cham-385988 (may not work)