Vietnamese Egg Roll Dipping Sauce Cheap Easy
Elevate your Vietnamese egg rolls with this quick, budget-friendly Vietnamese Egg Roll Dipping Sauce that’s bursting with authentic flavor. Crafted from pantry staples like fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of sugar, this tangy-sweet condiment is perfectly balanced with notes of umami and a hint of heat from chili garlic sauce. Adding freshly minced garlic and optional shredded carrot creates a vibrant and aromatic sauce that pairs beautifully with crispy egg rolls, spring rolls, or grilled meats. Ready in just 5 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as simple as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for dipping enthusiasts seeking bold Southeast Asian flavors on a budget.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Hot water
- 1.5 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce or minced red chili
- 1 tablespoon Shredded carrot (optional)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the hot water and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and rice vinegar to the bowl. Mix well to combine the flavors.
Stir in the minced garlic and chili garlic sauce (or minced red chili) for a spicy kick. Adjust the chili quantity based on your preferred heat level.
If desired, add the shredded carrot for a touch of sweetness and texture.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed (more sugar for sweetness, more lime juice for tang, etc.).
Serve immediately alongside Vietnamese egg rolls, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 3952 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 258 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.
