- 1 (or more) Thai chile, with seeds, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
- 2 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- Combine chile, garlic, ginger, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce in a small bowl. Season with more chile and sugar, if desired, or add water by the tablespoon if needed to soften flavors.