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Nước chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
Nước chấm is a classic Vietnamese condiment that's sweet, savory, with a little tang and heat. This quintessential Vietnamese dipping sauce can be used with a variety of dishes from dipping sauce for egg rolls to dressing for grilled pork vermicelli.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime))
- 1 clove garlic (minced (optional))
- 1 bird eye chili (thinly sliced (optional and more or less to your preference; also known as Thai chili))
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- 2
Use the sauce immediately or transfer to a sanitized jar or bottle. Keep refrigerated.