Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce
Perfectly balancing salty, sweet, tangy, and spicy notes, Nuoc Cham Sauce is the quintessential Vietnamese dipping fish sauce that elevates any meal. Made with high-quality fish sauce, fresh lime juice, a touch of rice vinegar, and a hint of heat from bird’s eye chili, this versatile sauce is a symphony of bold and vibrant flavors. Minced garlic and optional julienned carrots add depth and texture, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make condiment is perfect for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over grilled meats, or enhancing noodle dishes. A must-have staple for lovers of Vietnamese cuisine, it brings authentic and irresistible flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 piece Bird's eye chili
- 1 small piece Carrot (optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. For a smoother texture, you can mash the garlic into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
Finely slice the bird's eye chili and set aside. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds before chopping.
If using carrot, julienne a small piece into thin matchsticks for added texture and color.
In a medium bowl, combine fish sauce, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the lime juice and rice vinegar to the fish sauce mixture. Mix well to balance the flavors.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped chili, and optional julienned carrot.
Taste the sauce and adjust to your preference. Add more lime juice if you prefer a tangier flavor, or a pinch of sugar for sweetness.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce, or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5078 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 518 mg | 11% | |
*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.
