Best 6 Sweet And Sour Vietnamese Dipping Sauce Recipes
Sweet and sour Vietnamese dipping sauce, also known as "nước chấm chua ngọt" in Vietnamese, is a staple condiment in Vietnamese cuisine. Its unique blend of sweet, sour, salty, and umami flavors perfectly complements a variety of dishes, ranging from fresh spring rolls and grilled meats to crispy fried foods and even rice dishes. The sauce's versatility makes it a popular choice for dipping, marinating, or simply as a dressing. In this article, we will explore the diverse recipes and culinary techniques used to create this delicious and indispensable dipping sauce, ensuring that you can recreate the authentic Vietnamese flavors right in your kitchen.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET AND SOUR DIPPING SAUCE
A great sauce for dipping almost any Asian inspired dish in! Should you desire a thicker consistency than what this recipe yields, dissolve another 1/4 teaspoon of cornstarch in 1/8 to 1/4 cup of cold water. Once dissolved, stir the mixture into the sauce and continue to heat and whisk until sauce thickens.
Provided by Jackie Smith
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 7m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over a medium-low heat, whisk (using a metal whisk) together vinegar and cornstarch. Add oil, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and salt; whisking constantly until the mixture is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 43.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
NUOC CHAM (VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE)
My personal take on a traditional dipping sauce. A little bit sweet, but mostly savory with a nice bit of heat. I make this a minimum of 24 hours before I use it to let the flavors mingle. Leftover sauce can be kept for three to four weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If this isn't to your taste as written, experiment! Everyone's tastes are different! Some like their nuoc cham really sweet and mild, some like it tangy with heat. Mine tends to be more towards the tangy heat side. So, before you add the garlic, onion, and vinegar, sample it and adjust the ingredient amounts to suit your liking. Keep in mind that this recipe is LOUD when you first make it. The flavors mingle and mature a bit after the first 24 hours. I hope you enjoy!
Provided by Calamity in the kitchen
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir the sugar and warm water together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves completely; add the fish sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Thai chile peppers, and green onion to the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 3 g
VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, condiments, appetizer
Time 17m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Warm 3 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet until nearly smoking. Add the peanuts and stir. Remove from the heat and continue stirring until the peanuts are toasted and then allow to cool.
- Place the peanuts in a food processor and puree to a rough paste. Add the chili peppers, ginger, garlic, coconut milk, soy and fish sauces, sugar, lime juice and salt. Puree until almost smooth. Place the peanut mixture into a bowl and, with a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining peanut oil until the sauce has a nice sheen. Stir in the minced coriander. Use the sauce as a dip for grilled meat, or as a sauce for cold noodle salad.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 429, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 418 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
SWEET AND SOUR DIPPING SAUCE
This is the only sweet and sour dipping sauce you will ever need! Perfect for spring rolls, tastes just like the one from the local chinese (and no pineapple juice!). After a few comments, I am modifying this recipe - please note that Aussie measurements have been used- 1T=20mls. If you use these measurements it shouldn't be too salty; if you find it is please let me know!
Provided by Chickee
Categories Sauces
Time 6m
Yield 250 ml
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together over heat. Bring to the boil, allow to thicken.
- Cool, use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.8, Sodium 8.3, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.2
SWEET AND SOUR DIPPING SAUCE
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Slatts
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix a little bit of the pineapple juice with the cornstarch to avoid lumps.
- Combine all the ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97, Fat 0.2, Sodium 611.7, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 19.8, Protein 0.5
SWEET-AND-SOUR VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE
Known as nuoc cham, this dipping sauce appears on almost all Vietnamese tables.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- With a mortar and pestle, pound garlic, chile paste, and fresh chile into a paste (or mince together with a knife). Transfer to a bowl. Add fish sauce, 2/3 cup hot water, lime juice, and sugar. Whisk together until sugar dissolves. Serve sprinkled with carrots.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe pineapples for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well.
- You can adjust the amount of chili peppers to taste. If you like it spicy, add more peppers. If you don't like it spicy, omit the peppers altogether.
- Be sure to simmer the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Vietnamese sweet and sour dipping sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, sweet, or sour, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new dipping sauce to try, give Vietnamese sweet and sour dipping sauce a try.
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