Nuoc Cham With Optional Ingredients

Name: Nuoc Cham With Optional Ingredients
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 tablespoons, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (n&#432,,&#7899,,c m&#7855,,m); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 Thai red chili peppers (optional) or 1/2 jalapeno, minced (optional); 1/4 teaspoon lemongrass, slices (optional); 1 garlic clove, minced (optional); 1 teaspoon minced coriander (optional); 1 teaspoon basil (optional); 1 teaspoon mint (optional); 1 teaspoon minced ginger (optional); 1 teaspoon scallion, sliced (optional)

Submitted by Rita1652

"This dipping sauce is made from Chili, Garlic, and Fish sauce, which is the base of this sauce. May smell not so good BUT darn it sure is tasty!!! Do mix and match the optional ingredients to your tastes."