Thu's Fish Sauce Version #2

from the kitchen of Chef Paul Prudhomme

ingredients

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 chopped small fresh serrano or other chili pepper

1 tablespoon sugar

juice of 1 lime

1 cup water

3 tablespoons purchased Thai Fish Sauce

how to prepare

Combine all the ingredients and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours, and serve at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.