This is kind of a deconstructed nuoc cham, with some red peppers thrown in.
1/2 red pepper, sliced
4 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
1/2 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper
cooking spray
about 1 tsp sugar + same amount lime juice + same amount fish sauce + 2 tsp water
Heat pan – spray with spray. Sautee veggies until just getting tender – season with salt and pepper. Mix together sugar and related ingredients. Pour in sauce mixture (you don’t have to use all of it. Cook down and serve. Serves 2.