Instructions: Combine the garlic, chile and sugar in a mortar and pound with a pestle to a fine paste. Add the lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce and 1/4 cup water. Stir to blend. (Alternately, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process for 30 seconds, until the sugar dissolves.

Toss the carrot and daikon shreds with the sugar in a small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes to soften the vegetables.

Add the Nuoc Cham to the softened vegetables and stir.

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