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Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

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Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

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Nuoc cham is a Vietnamese dipping sauce. It's spicy and drizzled (or poured) over plenty of dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. See how easy it is to make your own nuoc cham at home 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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