Instructions: Combine garlic, chiles and water and liquify in a blender or food processor. mix together with fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add shredded carrot.

A typical dish to serve with the sauce is Char kroeung (see Grilled Cambodian Beef recipe in this collection), a milder version of sate. The main heat is in the lime sauce rather than the dish.

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