Spring Roll Dipping Sauce Nuoc Mam
Transform your next meal into a vibrant and authentic Vietnamese experience with this classic Spring Roll Dipping Sauce, known as Nuoc Mam. This quick and easy recipe combines the bold umami of fish sauce with the perfect balance of zesty lime juice, hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, and a touch of heat from fresh red chili. Finished with minced garlic and an optional garnish of shredded carrot for added texture, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with fresh spring rolls, rice paper rolls, or grilled meats. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this sauce is proof that bold flavors can come together effortlessly. A must-have addition to elevate your Vietnamese-inspired dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 small, minced Garlic cloves
- 1 small, finely chopped (adjust to taste) Red chili
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) Shredded carrot
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the fish sauce and lime juice to the sugar-water mixture. Stir to combine evenly, creating a balanced sweet, salty, and tangy base.
Add the minced garlic and finely chopped red chili to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
Taste the sauce and adjust as necessary. Add more lime juice for tanginess, fish sauce for saltiness, or sugar for sweetness as desired.
For an optional garnish, stir in shredded carrot to add a touch of sweetness and texture.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and serve alongside fresh spring rolls, rice paper rolls, or any Vietnamese dish of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 98 mg | 2% | |
*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.
