• Source: Emeril's Table: Quick and Easy Hors D'Oeuvres

Nuoc Cham

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 Thai bird chile, thinly sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

Makes about 1 cup

Combine all ingredients, plus 2 tablespoons water, in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.