Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Carrot Dipping Sauce)

Serves people

Instructions

2 to 3 Thai bird chilis (or 1 small jalapeño or serrano chile), cored, seeded, and minced
1/2 tsp. Thai ground chili paste
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce (nuoc mam)
2 Tbs. lime juice
2 Tbs. shredded carrots
1 clove garlic, chopped