Yields approx. 2 cups

Traditionally used in Chinese cooking — think Moo Shu — plum sauce has a sweetand-sour taste that is a perfect complement to poultry.

5-Minute Dipping Sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in 1 tablespoon of water. Stir in the remaining ingredients; adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve at room temperature.