Nước Chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Fish Sauce)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
38 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Nước Chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Fish Sauce)
Description
Nước Chấm is a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, combining warm water and sugar to create a balanced sweetness, then enriched with salty fish sauce and fresh lime juice for brightness. Garlic and thinly sliced bird's eye chilies add pungency and heat, resulting in a versatile condiment that complements a wide range of dishes. The preparation involves dissolving sugar in warm water, then mixing in the fish sauce and lime juice before adding the aromatics.
This dipping sauce enhances foods like spring rolls, grilled meats, and noodle dishes by adding layers of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. Letting the sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes allows the components to harmonize and intensify, improving the depth and balance of the sauce.
Adjust the sweetness by changing the sugar amount to suit your taste, and use a quality fish sauce like Three Crabs for the best flavor. Preparing it ahead allows the flavors to develop, making it a convenient, flavorful accompaniment for Vietnamese meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water warm
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup fish sauce
- ¼ cup lime
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or mashed
- 2 bird's eye chili thinly sliced, Thai chilies
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 1 cup warm water with ⅓ cup sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour in ⅓ cup fish sauce and ¼ cup lime (or rice vinegar). Mix well.
- Add 3 garlic cloves, minced or mashed and 2 bird's eye (Thai chilies), thinly sliced(or adjust to taste). Stir them into the sauce.
- Taste and adjust the flavors as needed, then let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance its depth and balance before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality fish sauce for the best flavor, such as Three Crabs brand.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- Make the sauce ahead and refrigerate for a few hours to deepen the flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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