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Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

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Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Photo © Molly Watson
Nuoc cham, a Vietnamese dipping sauce, is spicy and drizzled (or poured) over plenty of dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. See how easy it is to make your own nuoc cham here.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 or 2 serrano, fresno, or bird chiles
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice

Preparation:

  • Cut chile(s) into very thin rings and mince garlic.
  • Combine all ingredients with about 1/2 cup warm water. Use immediately or let sit up to overnight. Note that the longer you let it sit the spicier it will get.

    Makes about 3/4 cup Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce.

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