Step 1

Combine the sugar with the fish sauce. Add the sugar and fish sauce to a small bowl and stir to combine.

Step 2

Next, add the chopped garlic and chili to the bowl.

Step 3

Dilute with water and lime juice. Pour in the water and lime juice and stir again until the sugar has completely dissolved. At this point, you can taste it and adjust the sweetness and saltiness to your liking.

Step 4

You can keep the sauce for up to 2 weeks if you bring it to a boil, and do not add any garlic or chili. You can add these later on when you plan to use the sauce.