Step 1

Wash and dry the garlic, shallot, Thai chili peppers and lemongrass. Finely minced all either in a food processor or hand chop.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan heat up the oil. Once hot add the garlic and shallot and fry for 5 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Step 3

Add the lemongrass and cook for 5 minutes or until lightly crispy.

Step 4

Add the Thai chili and gochugaru and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Lastly, lower the heat to medium-low and add the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar and salt and cook for 5 minutes.