Spicy Nuoc Cham Sauce (Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce)
This Nuoc Cham recipe is a tasty Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce, citrus, garlic, and chili peppers for the perfect balance of salty, sour, sweet, and heat. This versatile sauce pairs beautifully with Vietnamese spring rolls, summer rolls, rice noodles, and grilled proteins.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories: 25kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fish sauce
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 red chili finely chopped (adjust to taste)
Equipment
Instructions
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- Combine Liquids with Sugar: In a small mixing bowl, combine the fish sauce, fresh lime juice, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and finely chopped red chili, mixing well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Adjust If Needed: Taste and adjust as needed by adding more lime juice for brightness, sugar for balance, or chili for additional heat.
- Before Serving: Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Yield: ¾ cup Serving: 6 Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
- Fresh lime juice is recommended for the cleanest, brightest flavor.
- Use Thai bird’s-eye chili for more heat, or Fresno chili for a milder sauce.
- Sugar should fully dissolve before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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