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How to Make Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

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Sweet, sour, salty with a spicy kick (if you like), this tasty Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham) livens up any dish it is added to. Perfectly versatile sauce for spring rolls, salads, noodles, grilled meats and so much more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Asian Cuisine, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese
Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1-2 Thai red chili, sliced thinly

Notes

This can be made a day ahead if preferred.
Use a good quality and pure fish sauce without any additives like those made in Vietnam or Thailand.
If you wish to double the recipe for an extra serving, you can dilute the mix with extra water so the taste is not too intense. Easily adjustable to your taste preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1415mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.3mg
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