Yields approx. ¼ cup

This Vietnamese chili sauce differs from most Thai hot sauces with its use of dried chilies instead of fresh, yielding a smokier, somewhat softer flavor. Brown sugar also has a mellowing effect.

Chilied Coconut Dipping Sauce

¼ cup fresh coconut juice

1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1 serrano chili, seeded and minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoons fish sauce

  1. Bring the coconut juice, rice wine vinegar, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  2. Stir in the remaining ingredients.