HOME-MADE SWEET CHILLI SAUCE

Ingredients-

60g caster sugar
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped
Small handful of coriander leaves
Juice of 1 large lime
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce

Method-

* Place the sugar in a small saucepan with 3-4 tablespoons of water.
* Stir to dissolve the sugar, then bring to the boil for 5-8 minutes until reduced and thickened.
* Make a coarse paste of garlic, ginger, red chillies, coriander leaves and lime juice.
* When the sugar syrup has reached a light golden caramel colour, carefully add the spice paste.
* Stir in the fish and soy sauces.
* Return to the boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
* Take the pan off the heat and leave to cool completely before serving.