Nuoc Cham Spring Roll Sauce
Elevate your fresh spring rolls with the irresistible tang and umami of Nuoc Cham Spring Roll Sauce! This classic Vietnamese dipping sauce is a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors, made with fish sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, warm water, and a touch of sugar. Infused with minced garlic and finely sliced red chili, it packs just the right amount of heat, while optional rice vinegar adds an extra zing and shredded carrot offers a pop of color and texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is the ultimate companion for fresh spring rolls, grilled meats, or noodle dishes. Simple, fresh, and packed with bold flavors, Nuoc Cham will quickly become your favorite homemade dipping sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 small Red chili (finely sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar (optional for extra tanginess)
- 1 tablespoon Shredded carrot (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
Add the fish sauce and freshly squeezed lime juice to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to achieve a balanced taste of sweet, salty, and tangy.
Add the minced garlic and sliced red chili to the mixture. Stir to evenly distribute the flavors.
If desired, mix in rice vinegar for an extra layer of tanginess.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more fish sauce (for saltiness), lime juice (for acidity), or sugar (for sweetness) until the desired balance is reached.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and optionally top with shredded carrot for garnish.
Serve immediately with fresh spring rolls or refrigerate for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3776 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 295 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.
