Nuoc Mam (Classic Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Assemble Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    35 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Vietnamese

Nuoc Mam (Classic Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

Nuoc mam is a pungent dipping sauce made with lime, sugar, and fish sauce. This popular condiment is used with a variety of Vietnamese dishes from noodles to salads.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/4 cup water hot
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 large garlic finely minced, clove

Optional

  • 1 teaspoon Chili oil substitute 2 teaspoons sliced red chilies, omit if AIP

Instructions

  1. Combine water and sugar in a bowl. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Combine the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine then serve.

Notes

  • Red Boat Fish Sauce is the recommended fish sauce. This brand uses a traditional fermentation process and similar ingredients. 
  • Redbloom Chili Crisp is the recommended chili oil. This brand doesn’t use soy, canola or rapeseed oil which is hard to avoid in chili oils. 
  • If you prefer, you’re welcome to substitute coconut sugar for the more traditional granulated sugar or raw sugar.
  • Keep in a resealable container and this will last for a while (3-4 days).
  • Please keep in mind that it should be a little strong since it will be paired with unseasoned food.
  • In restaurants, you’ll find that they use vinegar in their nuoc mam as it cheaper than lime. So this recipe may taste a bit different from what you’ve had in the past.
  • Coconut water is also used as a substitute for water. However, water is primarily used because its cheap, easy, and plentiful.
  • Coconut sugar is brown and lime juice isn’t clear like vinegar. Since coconut sugar and lime was used in this recipe, the dipping sauce may seem a little dark compared to other the kind you’d get in a restaurant.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 720mg (30%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 0.04g (0%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 720mg 30%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 0.04g 0%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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

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