Finely chop garlic and chilli
Add 5 tablespoons of warm water into a bowl
Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 3 tablespoons of fish sauce
Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar
Mix well until the sugar dissolves
Add chopped garlic and chilli to the mixture
Check balance: garlic and chilli should float to the top for perfect balance
Add a touch of black pepper and taste
Adjust seasoning if needed - should taste balanced with sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes
