Nuoc Cham - Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

1g protein · 5 min · 32 kcal

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Nuoc Cham - Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Nuoc Cham is a versatile Vietnamese sauce that adds a burst of flavor to a variety of dishes. It's used for dipping items like spring rolls or summer rolls, as a marinade for grilled meats, and as a dressing for rice noodle salads. This staple of Vietnamese cuisine takes only 5 minutes to make!

5 min4 servings32 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 tablespoons sugar, (or other sweetener, or more depending on your tastes.)
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons lime juice from 1 or 2 limes (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablesppons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 Thai red bird chili pepper, (minced)
  • 1/4 cup water, (or more, to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl, or shake together in a jar with a lid.

  2. 2

    Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. If it's too sweet, add another squeeze of lime, if it's too sour, add more sweetener.

  3. 3

    Let stand for 30 minutes or so to allow the flavors to blend.

  4. 4

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.

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