Step 1: Gather all your fresh ingredients and place them on your workspace to ensure a smooth cooking process.

Step 2: Finely chop the fresh chilies and mince the garlic so they release maximum flavor into the sauce.

Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the fish sauce and lime juice to form the savory-tangy base of the sauce.

Step 4: Add the palm sugar to the bowl and whisk until it completely dissolves, balancing the acidity with sweetness.

Step 5: Stir in the minced garlic and chopped chilies to the mixture, giving the sauce its signature heat and complexity.

Step 6: Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl and mix well to incorporate freshness throughout the sauce.

Step 7: Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors by adding more lime juice for acidity or sugar for sweetness, if needed.

Step 8: Transfer the Jeow Som to a serving bowl, sprinkle roasted peanuts on top for texture, and serve at room temperature.