Spring Rolls Dipping Sauce

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons chili paste with garlic

Combine 5 ingredients in heavy small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and reduce until syrupy, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add chili paste. Allow to cool. Can be made up to 3 days before needed.