A vibrant and flavorful Vietnamese dipping sauce, perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes.
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin julienne strips.
Use a mandoline slicer for uniform strips.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, and water. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
Warm water helps dissolve the sugar faster.
Add the carrot strips to the vinegar mixture and let them pickle while preparing the sauce.
The longer the carrots pickle, the more flavorful they become.
Mash the garlic with the sugar in a mixing bowl until it forms a paste.
A mortar and pestle can make this step easier.
Add the fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, and chopped green onion to the garlic paste. Mix well.
Taste and adjust the balance of flavors to your preference.
Combine the pickled carrots with the dipping sauce and serve.
Serve the sauce in a small bowl for dipping or drizzle over dishes.
