North Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Experience the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, salty, and spicy with this vibrant North Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nước Chấm), a cornerstone of Vietnamese cuisine. Crafted in just 10 minutes, this versatile condiment features bold flavors from fish sauce and lime juice, balanced by a touch of sugar and the gentle heat of bird’s eye chili. Finely minced garlic adds depth, while optional rice vinegar and a sprinkle of grated carrot introduce extra layers of tanginess and visual appeal. Perfect as a pairing for fresh spring rolls, grilled meats, noodles, or salads, this easy-to-make sauce will instantly elevate any dish with its nuanced flavor profile. Fresh, zesty, and endlessly adaptable, it’s a must-try staple for lovers of Vietnamese food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 4 tablespoons Warm water
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 piece Bird’s eye chili, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Grated carrot (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water by stirring it well. Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved before adding other ingredients.
Add the fish sauce and lime juice to the sugar water. Stir to incorporate the flavors evenly.
Mix in the minced garlic and finely sliced chili. Adjust the amount of chili based on your desired spice level.
If desired, add 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar for an extra tangy flavor and stir well.
Optional: Add 1 teaspoon of grated carrot for a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Taste the sauce and adjust the balance of flavors as needed, adding more sugar, lime juice, or fish sauce to suit your preference.
Serve the dipping sauce immediately as a condiment for spring rolls, grilled meats, noodles, or salads. For best flavor, use on the day it is made.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3774 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 283 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
