Buddhist Nuoc Leo

• 1 tb Granulated sugar
• 2 tb Tuong
• 2 tb Water
• Fresh hot red chili slices
• -to taste (optional)
• 1 tb Roasted peanuts [I use
• -unsalted Planter's]

Here's one that's very simple and good.This sauce is used in

Buddhist vegetarian dishes.

Mix the sugar with the tuong and water.Add some slices of fresh red

chili pepper, if desired, and sprinkle with roasted peanuts.

From "The Classic Cuisine of Vietnam", Bach Ngo and Gloria Zimmerman,

Barron's, 1979.

Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; March 27 1991.