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Nuoc Cham - Vietnamese Dipping Sauce/Dressing

Vietnamese nuoc cham has tangy, sweet, salty, umami and spicy flavors as a dipping sauce for your spring rolls or dressing for noodle bowls.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 24 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp water
  • 1.5 Tbsp sugar granulated or palm sugar
  • 1.5 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 clove garlic optional, minced
  • 1 Thai chili optional, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat the water in the microwave until warm.
  2. Add the sugar to the warm water and stir until dissolved.
  3. Add the lime juice fish sauce and optionally the Thai chilis and garlic.
  4. Stir to combine.

Notes

  • When making nuoc cham for spring rolls use equal amounts of fish sauce to water so 2 tablespoons water otherwise for noodle dressing use 5 tablespoons of water.
  • Frequently Asked Questions:
  • The sauce will keep nicely for 1 week. The stored sauce will loose that fresh citrus kick after a couple days but it is safe to eat. If you want to store it even longer leave out the lime juice and add it just before using to taste.
  • It is usually very close. Many restaurants will use just vinegar for the acid since it costs so much less than fresh squeezed limes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 24kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 708mg (30%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 13IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 24

% Daily Value*

Calories 24kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 708mg 30%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 13IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.