Serves 6
10 min
Nuoc Cham
Recipe GLPR9c47698370001c
A vibrant Vietnamese dipping sauce with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors. This traditional condiment features fresh lime juice, aromatic garlic, and fiery Thai chiles combined with fish sauce for a distinctive umami depth. Ideal for serving alongside spring rolls, grilled meats, or vegetables.
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Ingredients
4 tablespoons Sugar
6 tablespoons Fish sauce
2 tablespoons Lime zest
6 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lime juice
2 Garlic cloves, minced
4 Red or green Thai chiles, sliced into thin rings
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar and fish sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the lime zest and freshly squeezed lime juice to the bowl. Mix well.
Fold in the minced garlic and sliced Thai chiles, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the sauce.
Let the sauce rest for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir once more before serving.
