How to Make Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Spicy Dipping Sauce) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, no dish is complete without the delicious accompaniment of nuoc cham, a spicy and flavorful dipping sauce. This versatile condiment is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, adding a burst of flavor to a variety of dishes, from spring rolls to grilled meats and seafood.

Nuoc cham is a balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors, creating a harmonious blend that tantalizes the taste buds. The key ingredients in this sauce include fish sauce, lime juic...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ fluid ounces water
  • 6 spicy red chile peppers, seeded and minced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Stir water, chile peppers, garlic, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves into the liquid; remove from heat and set aside to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Stir lemon juice into the cooled liquid.
  • Nutrition

    36 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 441mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 118mg