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Vietnamese Dipping Sauce - Nuoc Cham

How to make Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nước Chấm)

This classic Vietnamese dipping sauce balances sweet, tangy, salty, and umami flavors, making it the perfect fish sauce dressing for spring rolls, grilled meats, and noodle bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine vietnamese
Servings 6
Calories 25 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Warm Water
  • 1 Cup Fish sauce
  • ½ Cup Fresh lime juice or Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp Chilies minced, adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve Sugar: In a saucepan, combine sugar and warm water over medium heat. Stir until fully dissolved.
  • Add Fish Sauce & Simmer: Pour in fish sauce and bring to a gentle boil for 1 minute. Let cool completely.
  • Add Lime Juice/Vinegar: Stir in fresh lime juice or vinegar to balance the flavors.
  • Mix in Garlic & Chilies: Add minced garlic and chilies for depth and spice. Adjust to taste.

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Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Spring Rolls & Egg Rolls
  • Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowls (Bún Thịt Nướng)
  • Vietnamese Crepes (Bánh Xèo)
  • Caramelized Pork & Rice (Cơm Tấm)
Keyword vietnamese recipe