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Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

Vietnamese · Sauce

A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce that perfectly balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. This versatile condiment is essential for spring rolls, noodle bowls, and grilled meats.

No cookGluten freeDairy free
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10 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time10 min
Cook timeNo cook
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

3 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Combine the warm water and granulated sugar

    In a small bowl, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  2. Add the fresh lime juice and fish sauce

    Add the fresh lime juice and fish sauce to the sugar-water mixture. Stir to combine.

  3. Stir in the minced garlic and finely chopped bird's eye chili

    Stir in the minced garlic and finely chopped bird's eye chili. Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to infuse.

    10 min

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best flavor, use high-quality fish sauce and fresh lime juice. The sauce tastes even better after 30 minutes when the flavors have melded.

What you'll need

Small bowlWhisk or spoon
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance; the garlic and chili flavor will intensify over time.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Allergens

Contains fish.

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Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
Step 1 of 3

Combine the warm water and granulated sugar

In a small bowl, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.