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Step 1
Soak bamboo skewers for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill. Put all the vegetables on skewers.
Step 2
Roast the vegetables on a charcoal grill or under the broiler if that’s all you’ve got. Flip the vegetables to get them evenly charred. Once charred, set aside to cool.
Step 3
Remove the stems from the chilies and peel the garlic and shallots.
Step 4
In a mortar, add the garlic, chilies, shallots, MSG, sugar and salt. Smash until you get a smooth paste.
Step 5
Add the tomatoes and smash to release the tomato juices. It will be a thick sauce consistency.
Step 6
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, anchovies and sugar and continue to smash until all the ingredients are well-combined.
Step 7
Add chopped green onions and cilantro. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.