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Nuoc Cham Recipe (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

Nuoc cham is a staple Vietnamese condiment that can be used as a dressing, a dip or a marinade. This Vietnamese dipping sauce recipe only uses five ingredients for a bright and umami flavor explosion that instantly elevates any meal.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Vietnamese
Keyword nuoc cham, nuoc cham dipping sauce, nuoc cham dressing, nuoc cham recipe, nuoc cham sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1.5 cups
Calories 428kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • ½ cup fish sauce
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1-2 teaspoons garlic chili paste to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 Thai chilis chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients. Mince the garlic and freshly squeeze the lime juice.
  • Mix. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and garlic chili paste until the sugar is dissolved. For added heat, add chopped Thai chilis.
  • Serve or Store. You can serve this sauce immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

See the Expert Tips section for more guidance.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6428mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 99g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg