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Nuoc Cham

Recipe GLPRfef732c5bfa73a

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Vietnamese
Sauce & Condiment
5 min
Servings: 6
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce combining sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. This bright condiment features lime juice, fish sauce, and fresh garlic balanced with sugar and infused with heat from bird's eye chili. Perfect for drizzling over spring rolls, grilled meats, or rice dishes.

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Ingredients

1 cup hot water

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1/3 cup Vietnamese fish sauce

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 small bird's eye chili, minced (optional)

Directions

  1. Pour the hot water into a small bowl and add the white sugar. Whisk vigorously until the sugar dissolves completely, about 1-2 minutes.

  2. Once the sugar solution has cooled slightly, stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice.

  3. Add the Vietnamese fish sauce and stir well to combine.

  4. Fold in the minced garlic and the minced bird's eye chili, if desired, stirring until evenly distributed.

  5. Use the sauce immediately with your favorite dishes, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.