posted by techgoddess 06-25-102 6:00 AM 
 
Thai Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce 
  
1/2 cup cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar 
1/2 cup sugar 
4 large garlic cloves, mashed to paste with pinch of salt 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes 
In a small saucepan bring vinegar to a boil. Stir in sugar and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir garlic paste and red pepper flakes into vinegar. Cool. Serve sauce at room temperature in individual condiment bowls for dipping. 
Makes about 1/2 cup. 
Source: www.cooksrecipes.com