Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
Nuoc cham (NOOK CHAM) is the classic dipping sauce which accompanies many Vietnamese meals, such as spring rolls. Every Vietnamese seems to have a clear idea of the balance of spices and flavors he or she likes in the sauce. The following recipe is therefore a guide; it will produce a light yet tasty nuoc cham.
Active time
5 minutesTotal time
5 minutesYield
3/4 cup total (24 servings)Serving Size
1/2 tablespoonNutrition
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Ingredients
1 clove garlic, or more to taste
1 small “bird” chile, or substitute a serrano chile, finely chopped
6 tablespoons of fish sauce
3 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
An Oldways recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 5Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Sodium: 350mg
Carbohydrate: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Total Sugar: 1g (Added Sugar: 1g)
Protein: 0g
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