Vietnamese Dipping Sauce--Vegan Nuoc Cham Alternative

• soy sauce↗3 tablespoons
• rice wine↗1 tablespoon
• garlic, finely chopped↗1 teaspoon
• lemongrass, finely chopped1 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• bird chile, minced↗1
• peanut oil1 teaspoon
• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine soy sauce and rice wine in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Place garlic and lemongrass in a mortar and pound into a paste.

3. 3

   Add garlic mixture to soy mixture.

4. 4

   Stir in cinnamon and chile.

5. 5

   Stir in oil, sugar and salt and mix well.

6. 6

   Store refrigerated in a tightly-covered container for up to 3 days.