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This classic condiment is the essential dipping sauce for Vietnamese spring rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) and the perfect topping for Phở.","serves":10,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g fermented soybean paste (tương hột)","name":"Fermented Soybean Paste","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"fermented","notes":"tương hột; mashed into a paste if whole","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"120ml water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp creamy peanut butter","name":"Peanut Butter","quantity":32,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"creamy","notes":"","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tbsp granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp neutral oil","name":"Neutral Oil","quantity":14,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"vegetable or canola oil","group":"Aromatics","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. 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The sauce will thicken further as it cools.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before serving","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time to reach your desired consistency. For a spicier kick, add fresh chili or sambal oelek at the end.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Small saucepan","Wooden spoon or spatula"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free"],"allergens":["soy","peanuts","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":300,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes approximately 1 1/4 cups of sauce"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made completely in advance and stored in the refrigerator."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container or glass jar in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature. 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