Thai Spring Roll Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup water
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ cup sugar
½ tsp salt
1 Thai chili, finely sliced
crushed roasted peanuts, add to taste
grated carrot, add to taste

Directions

Combine water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. Stir in chili, then add carrot and peanuts before serving.