Nuoc Cham dipping sauce Recipe

Name: Nuoc Cham dipping sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot (optional)

Vietnamese · Condiment · 10 min total

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A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce that balances salty, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors. Perfect for spring rolls, grilled meats, or as a dressing.

10
min prep

8
servings

25
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup warm water
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
Add fish sauce, lime juice, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine.
Add minced garlic and sliced chilies. Stir again.
Taste and adjust seasoning: add more sugar for sweetness, lime juice for sourness, or fish sauce for saltiness.
If using, stir in shredded carrot for color and texture.
Let the sauce sit for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Tips

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For a milder sauce, remove chili seeds before slicing.
Serve as a dip for spring rolls, grilled pork, or over rice noodle salads.

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