Garlic Cloves, minced (24~ garlic cloves or from jar) • Ginger, minced (or powder) • Medium Onion, minced • Fish Sauce • Fermented Salted Shrimp (with salty brine), chopped • Red Pepper Flakes • Carrots, matchsticked • Green Onions or Scallions, chopped • Chopped Asian Chives (or substitute with 3 Green Onions, chopped) • Water Dropwort (Minari), optional