Thai Dipping Sauce

This all-purpose dipping sauce is good for grilled or fried meats, fish or seafood.  It can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Ingredients :

• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. red hot pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. sesame oil

Cooking Procedures :

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.  Stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Just before serving, add a 1 tbsp. mixture of chopped cucumber, carrots, green onions or cilantro and toasted peanuts.
3. Makes about 1/2 cup.