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5.0 from 3 votes

Nuoc Mam Chay Vietnamese Vegetarian Dipping Sauce

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Calories: 613 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vietnamese , Vegan

Ingredients

Soy sauce version
  • 5 garlic cloves mashed or minced (I used a mortar and pestle)
  • 2 tsp chili paste OR 1-2 whole red chilies mashed with some of the sugar.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Golden Mountain brand
  • 1 1/4 cup 312 mL boiled water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 limes juiced
Vegan Fish Sauce version
  • 5 garlic cloves mashed or minced (I used a mortar and pestle)
  • 2 tsp chili paste OR 1-2 whole red chilies mashed with some of the sugar.
  • 1/2 cup vegan fish sauce pictured above
  • 1 1/2 cup 375 mL boiled water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 limes juiced

Instructions

Soy Sauce Version
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  1. Mash together garlic, chili, and 2 tbsp sugar with a mortar and pestle.
  2. Transfer the sugar garlic paste with the remaining sugar into a large jar and add the boiled water. Stir to dissolve sugar.
  3. Add the soy sauce and lime juice and mix.
  4. Adjust if you like it saltier (more soy sauce), spicier (more chili paste), etc.
  5. Store in the fridge and enjoy!
Vegan Fish Sauce Version
  1. Mash together garlic, chili, and 2 tbsp sugar with a mortar and pestle.
  2. Transfer the sugar garlic paste with the remaining sugar into a large jar and add the boiled water. Stir to dissolve sugar.
  3. Add the vegan fish sauce and lime juice and mix. The vegan fish sauce may differ in saltiness, depending on what brand you have. Start with 1 1/4 cups water, and adjust as needed. I ended up adding another 1/4 cup water to be about 1 1/2 cups water total. Adjust to your taste!
  4. Store in the fridge and enjoy on many Vietnamese dishes!

Notes

  • If you really like garlic, use 5 cloves, if you don't love it, just use 2.

Nutrition Information

Calories 613kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 157g (52%) Protein 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 613

% Daily Value*

Calories 613kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 157g 52%
Protein 17g 34%

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