Nuoc Cham
Nuoc cham is a quintessential Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime, garlic, and chili that's ready in 5 minutes and works as a dip, dressing, or marinade.
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5 minServings
8Nuoc cham is a quintessential Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime, garlic, and chili that's ready in 5 minutes and works as a dip, dressing, or marinade.
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In a small bowl, whisk together warm water and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili garlic sauce.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; stir well before each use as ingredients may separate slightly.
Fish sauce is essential to authentic nuoc cham's flavor, but soy sauce mixed with a small amount of anchovy paste can approximate the umami, though the result will differ.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; the flavors meld and strengthen over time.
Yes, if you use certified gluten-free fish sauce and chili garlic sauce, as most standard versions are naturally gluten-free.
Yes—use less chili garlic sauce for mild, or add fresh sliced Thai chilies for more heat without changing the sauce's balance.
Fresh lime juice is strongly recommended; bottled versions lack the bright, complex acidity that defines the sauce.
