Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

Name: Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups fish sauce; 4 cups water; 1 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1 head garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ground chili sauce; pulp from 4-5 limes

A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, also known as Nuoc Cham, that's perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy flavors. This versatile sauce is great for spring rolls, grilled meats, noodles, and more.

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Total

1h

Servings

9

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups fish sauce
4 cups water
1 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 head garlic, minced
1 tbsp ground chili sauce
pulp from 4-5 limesoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large pot, combine the sugar, fish sauce, and water.
2
Bring the mixture to a full boil to dissolve the sugar completely. Then, remove from heat and let it cool down to room temperature.
3
Once the base has cooled, stir in the fresh lime juice and white vinegar.
4
Add the minced garlic and ground chili sauce. You can also add fresh lime pulp if desired.
5
Mix everything well until combined. The sauce is ready to be served or stored.