Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce Nuoc Cham
Elevate your dishes with the bold, tangy, and irresistible flavors of Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce Nuoc Cham. This quick and easy recipe features a harmonious balance of savory fish sauce, zesty lime juice, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, rounded out with the aromatic punch of minced garlic and the fiery heat of Thai red chili. Customize the sauce further with optional shredded carrot for added texture and color. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it's the perfect versatile dip for crispy spring rolls, grilled meats, or fresh seafood, and even doubles as a vibrant dressing for salads. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet meal, this authentic Thai-inspired sauce is sure to tantalize taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece Thai red chili, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon Shredded carrot (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the fish sauce, water, fresh lime juice, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine.
Add the granulated sugar to the mixture and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Stir in the minced garlic, finely sliced Thai red chili, and shredded carrot (if using).
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning to your liking: add more lime juice for acidity, fish sauce for saltiness, or sugar for sweetness.
Transfer the sauce to a small serving bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, or seafood, or use it as a vibrant dressing for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 3777 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 5% | |
*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.
