In a small dish, combine the sugar, fish sauce and lime juice; set aside. (1 medium lime should give you at least 2 T.)
Next, thinly slice 1-2 Thai Chili peppers. If you really like the heat, go for 2!
Thinly slice shallots to fill 1/4 cup.
Chop cilantro to lightly pack 1/2 cup.
Layer about 20 mint leaves then thinly slice like a chiffonade.
Finely mince enough garlic to measure about 1 t.
Thinly slice scallions to equal about 1/4 cup.....Now we are ready to stir fry!