Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce by Elle Bee



Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup rice vinegar
 * 1/2 cup white sugar
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes

Directions
1. Bring the vinegar to a boil in a small, non-reactive pot, and mix in sugar until dissolved.

2. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5 minutes, and remove from heat.

3. Mash the garlic and salt into a smooth paste, and mix into the pot. Stir in red pepper flakes. Cool to room temperature before using, or store up to 2 days in the refrigerator.