Cambodian Ginger Sauce (Tirk Khngay)

¼ cup hot water

¼ cup white sugar

¼ cup fish sauce

¼ cup lime juice

⅓ cup minced fresh ginger root

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 hot chile peppers, chopped

Mix hot water, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and chile peppers in a bowl.