How the hell did I ever eat without this stuff?

[LeftyMom]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sriracha

So yeah, I had a whole plate of spring rolls for dinner, dipped in this stuff. Nummy. :9

[mike_c]

1. another great spring roll dipping sauce....

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
2-3 tbsp garlic, chopped finely
1 tsp salt
1-2 tbsp chili-garlic sauce

Combine sugar, water, vinegar, garlic and salt in a small stainless or enamel pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. The liquid will reduce and thicken to a syrup. Remove from the heat and stir in the chili-garlic sauce.

It's sweet, tangy, and hot.


One of my favorites is 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp good quality fish sauce (nuoc mam), 6-8 Thai birds-eye chilis, minced. Combine and let sit for 30 min before serving.

This one isn't vegan, though. I've substituted light soy sauce and it's good, but I like nuoc mam better.