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Toss everything together quickly to combine all the flavors.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Season with fish sauce and palm sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced red spur chili and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using fresh kaffir lime leaves is essential for the authentic citrusy aroma. 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