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Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce)
Quick and easy Vietnamese nuoc cham made with fish sauce, lime, and garlic. A tasty dipping sauce with a sweet, salty, tangy, and mildly spicy flavor.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1 red chili (thinly sliced, adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1½ tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- 1
Finely mince the garlic and red chili.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and warm water. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and chili to the bowl. Mix well and taste.
- 4
Adjust the spice level or sweetness to your preference. Serve immediately or chill for later.