Spicy Carrot Sambal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 whole cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 jalapeno, minced with seeds
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 8 ounces carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 scallion (white and green parts), thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Put the oil, garlic, and jalapeno in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Put the sugar in a bowl and stir in the garlic mixture; cool. Add the lime juice and fish sauce and stir to dissolve the sugar completely. Add the carrots, scallion, and cilantro and toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days.

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