My Favorite Asian Dipping Sauce

Step 1

Mix all ingredients together, preferably in a jar. Shake or stir well to dissolve sugar, if using. Let sit 30 minutes.

Step 2

If it’s too spicy for you, add less red pepper, or if already made, a little more soy and/or rice wine vinegar. Make it with your choice of lemon or lime, or it’s really no big deal if you don’t have either on hand and skip it, altogether.

Step 3

Keeps well for weeks in the fridge; keeps getting better & better.