In a small pan, combine 1/2 cup (125g) sugar,
1/2 cup (125ml) water,
1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 small finely chopped red chilli.(Sambal Oelek is ok)

Bring to the boil and simmer uncovered until starting to thicken.
Stir in 1/4 small peeled, seeded and finely chopped cucumber, and.
1 tablespoon chopped roasted unsalted peanuts.
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In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons cold water, 2-4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves, 1 teaspoon red chilli and 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar(optional).
Generally, when sugar is used in this style of cooking, the best to use is fresh grated palm sugar if you can track some down


combine:
1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
4-6 tablespoons Soy Sauce
-the lighter kikoman style soy is best here.
1/2 cup chopped Coriander Leaves
1/2-1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek