Though consuming these ingredients raw is fine and will not be unsafe, it is best to cook this sauce. Besides warming up the ingredients to serve with hot crispy coconut shrimp, it really changes the texture and taste of the sauce. Bringing the ingredients to a boil allows the vinegar to add tang but also cooks some of it off so it is not too strong. Also, the cooking process allows the sauce to thicken and become sticky. This makes it easier for the dipping sauce to adhere to the shrimp when dipping. It only takes a few minutes, so go for it.