Best 11 Vietnamese Dipping Sauce For Pepper Shrimp Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Vietnam as we explore the art of creating the perfect dipping sauce for the delectable pepper shrimp dish. This flavorful condiment elevates the shrimp's spicy kick with a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Whether you prefer a classic sauce or a modern twist, we'll guide you through the key components and techniques needed to craft an unforgettable dipping sauce that will turn your pepper shrimp into a mouthwatering masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NUOC CHAM (VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE)



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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

¼ cup white sugar
½ cup warm water
¼ cup fish sauce
⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Thai chile peppers, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced

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

CLASSIC VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE (NướC CHấM)



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Try this sweet & tangy classic Vietnamese dipping sauce known as Nước chấm. Made with fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic & sugar. A delicious spring roll dipping sauce or vermicelli sauce!

Provided by Jamie

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup fish sauce ( - see Note 1; vegetarian option in Note 2)
¼ cup sugar
⅓ cup water
2 Tablespoons lime juice ( - freshly squeezed (about half a lime))
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar ( - see Note 3)
1 clove garlic ( - finely diced)
1 small Thai chili pepper ( - finely diced)
1 Tablespoon shredded carrot
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce ( - (optional))

Steps:

  • Set the carrots aside. Add the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix it together until the sugar completely dissolves. Add the shredded carrots right before serving. Makes about 1 cup of sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1204 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP RICE-PAPER ROLLS WITH VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE



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Categories     Mushroom     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Shrimp     Cucumber     Winter     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 36 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 21

Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons fermented fish sauce (nam pla)*
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon minced jalapeño chili with seeds
Rice-Paper Rolls
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced
4 ounces dried thin Chinese rice sticks (maifun)*
12 8- to- 9-inch round rice-paper sheets*
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup small fresh basil leaves
1 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce or green cabbage
1 cup mung bean sprouts or daikon (Japanese white radish) sprouts
1 cup matchstick-size strips seeded English hothouse cucumber
1 cup matchstick-size strips peeled carrot or jicama
8 ounces cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, cut lengthwise in half

Steps:

  • For dipping sauce:
  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Let stand at least 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • For rice-paper rolls:
  • Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  • Place rice sticks in large bowl; add enough hot water to cover. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cut into 6-inch lengths; set aside. Fill same bowl with warm water. Add 1 rice-paper sheet and turn until beginning to soften, about 30 seconds (sheet will still be stiff in a few spots). Remove from water; drain on kitchen towel. Repeat with 5 more rice-paper sheets, arranging in single layer.
  • Divide half of mint, cilantro, and basil among softened rice-paper sheets, arranging in line across lower third of each sheet and leaving 1-inch border on each end. Top with half of rice sticks, shaping into compact log. Top with half of lettuce, sprouts, cucumber, carrot, shrimp, and mushrooms. Fold bottom of each rice sheet over filling, then fold in ends and roll into tight cylinder. Place rolls, seam side down, on platter. Repeat soaking with remaining rice-paper sheets, then top with remaining filling to form 6 more rolls. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover with damp paper towel and plastic wrap; chill.) Cut each roll diagonally into thirds. Arrange on platter and serve with sauce.
  • *Available at Asian markets.

VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS WITH DIPPING SAUCE



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These Vietnamese spring rolls are the perfect recipe for beating the heat. Poached shrimp, rice noodles, herbs, and lettuce are rolled into a thin rice wrapper. Serve with the sweet and sour dipping sauce.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 ounces rice vermicelli
8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
2 leaves lettuce, chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
4 teaspoons finely chopped Thai basil

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Set the dipping sauce aside.
  • Fill a large bowl with room temperature water. Add rice vermicelli and soak for 1 hour.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop in shrimp and cook until curled and pink, about 1 minute. Remove the shrimp and drain. Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise. Transfer rice vermicelli noodles to the pot of boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove and drain in a colander. Immediately rinse the vermicelli with cold water, stirring to separate the noodles.
  • To assemble the rolls, dip 1 rice wrapper in a large bowl of room temperature water for a few seconds to soften. Place wrapper on a work surface and top with 4 shrimp halves, 1/4 of the chopped lettuce, 1/2 ounce vermicelli, and 1/4 each of the mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. Fold right and left edges of the wrapper over the ends of the filling and roll up the spring roll. Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients. Cut each roll in half and serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1170.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE FOR PEPPER SHRIMP



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Dip tasty Black and White Pepper Shrimp in this simple sauce for a little extra flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 green chile pepper, such as serrano, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chile. Transfer to a serving bowl.

VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE



Vietnamese Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Jill Norman

Categories     Sauce     Citrus     Garlic     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lime     Hot Pepper     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 small hot red or green chile, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients.

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP ROLLS WITH CASHEW DIPPING SAUCE



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Deliciously fresh and healthy, and served with a tangy cashew dipping sauce, or Hoisin sauce if you prefer, these Vietnamese shrimp rolls make a lovely appetiser.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 29

6 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup rice vermicelli
1/4 cup finely sliced green onion
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
salt
pepper
8 ounces baby shrimp, cooked and diced
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup alfalfa sprout
1/2 cup finely shredded lettuce
12 round rice paper sheets
1/2 cup mayonnaise (optional)
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste (optional)
1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon water (optional)
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup water
1 cup cashews, unsalted
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons ginger, fresh,minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 -3 teaspoon red pepper flakes, according to taste
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare all ingredients before assembling rolls.
  • If using, combine the mayonnaise, Thai red curry paste, lime juice and water, mix well until thoroughly blended and refrigerate until needed.
  • Cook the rice vermicelli according to the packet directions until al dente, rinse in cold water, drain well, and chop into 2” to 3” lengths.
  • Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes until reconstituted, then drain, reserving ¾ cup soaking liquid.
  • Remove and dispense of stalks, and thinly slice caps.
  • Cook shiitake in reserved liquid until mushrooms are tender and liquid evaporates.
  • Season mushrooms with soy sauce and sugar, set aside and let cool.
  • Add the rice wine vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, to the green onions, mix well and set aside.
  • Place all ingredients, including the shrimp, shredded carrot, cilantro, mint, alfalfa sprouts and lettuce in separate piles on your work surface.
  • Fill a shallow casserole dish with warm water.
  • Immerse rice wrappers, four at a time, into the water until pliable (about 45 seconds).
  • Arrange wrappers on paper towelling to drain, but keep moist by placing a damp paper towel over each wrapper.
  • Working one wrapper at a time, thinly spread some of the mayonnaise/red curry mixture (if using) with a knife over the lower 1/3rd of the rice wrapper.
  • Top with thin layers of noodles, shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, carrot, cilantro, mint, alfalfa and lettuce.
  • Roll the rice wrapper over once, tightly, from bottom, then fold in the two sides to completely enclose the filling.
  • Continue folding the wrapper over until completely rolled.
  • Place finished roll seam-side down on a serving plate, and cover with a damp paper towel to prevent spring rolls from becoming dry before serving.
  • Slice each roll diagonally in half, to serve.
  • Serve with a cashew dipping sauce or a diluted mixture of hoisin sauce and water.
  • Cashew Dipping Sauce: Toast the cashew nuts on a cookie sheet in a 400-degree F oven until golden, then chop finely.
  • Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring.
  • Remove from heat, add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Add as much or as little dried red pepper flakes, according to your preference.
  • Correct consistency with a little extra water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.9, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 420, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 7

MAI'S LIGHT VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE



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Mai Pham, chef and owner of the Lemon Grass Restaurant in Sacramento, California, uses this dipping sauce for her Rice Rolls with Shrimp and Mushrooms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw shrimp shells
2 cups water
3 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 to 2 Thai bird chiles or 1/2 serrano chile, cut into thin rings

Steps:

  • Make shrimp broth: Combine shrimp shells and 2 cups water in small pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain, and set aside to cool.
  • Measure 1 cup shrimp broth, and place in a bowl. Add fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and chiles; stir well. The sauce will keep, refrigerated in a covered jar, for up to 2 weeks.

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP ROLLS WITH SWEET CHILI DIPPING SAUCE



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Authentic and addictive. These work great as an appetizer for an Asian meal. The beet turns the noodles a beautiful pink color. *Note - You might want to wear kitchen gloves when you cut up the beet so your hands don't get stained!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 ounces vietnamese cellophane noodles, cooked according to pkg. directions
2 cups bean sprouts
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 large beet, thinly sliced
1 fresh red chili pepper, cut into circles
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 lime, juice of
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
20 (8 inch) round rice paper sheets
20 cooked medium shrimp, tails off, halved lengthwise
40 mint leaves
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sambal oelek (red chili paste)
2 tablespoons grated carrots
2 tablespoons grated daikon radishes

Steps:

  • Put the cooked cellophane noodles, veggies, cilantro and peanuts in a bowl and toss with the sesame oil and lime juice. Season with the salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large shallow bowl, dilute the sugar in 3 cups of hot water and stir.
  • One at a time, immerse the rice paper spring roll wrappers in the hot water for 10 seconds and then place them on a damp towel. Keep them covered while you work to prevent them drying out and curling up. (The rice paper is very delicate so don't soak them any longer than 10 seconds.).
  • To form the rolls: lay a rice paper wrapper on a flat surface. Take a small amount of the cellophane noodle & veggie mixture and lay it across the bottom third. Use less filling than you think you should; if you overstuff the wrapper it will tear. Carefully fold the bottom of the wrapper up to cover the filling then fold in the left and right sides, then tuck and roll it over once.
  • Lay 2 pieces of shrimp on top, then tuck and roll it over again.
  • Lay 2 mint leaves on top and then tuck and roll it over to close the whole thing up. The shrimp and mint leaves should show through the transparent rice paper. Arrange the finished rolls on a platter and cover with a damp cloth.
  • To prepare sauce: Puree the rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, hot water, sugar, lime juice, garlic and sambal oelek in a blender until all combined. Pour into a serving bowl and add the grated carrot and radish mix.
  • Serve the shrimp rolls with the sweet chili dipping sauce.

VIETNAMESE PINEAPPLE-SHRIMP SAUCE



Vietnamese Pineapple-Shrimp Sauce image

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon Vietnamese or Thai chili sauce, or more, to taste
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice or rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Pinch of salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots and chili, and stir-fry until they just begin to brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp, and stir-fry until opaque, 2 minutes. Stir in the pineapple and pineapple juice, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the fish sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, pepper, sugar and cilantro, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until sauce is thick and richly flavored, 3 minutes. If desired, add pinch of salt or dash of chili sauce. Puree sauce in a food processor. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1363 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, condiments, appetizer

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup fresh peanuts
2 fresh green chili peppers
2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
4 teaspoons Vietnamese fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh coriander

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
  • If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
  • To make a spicier sauce, add more chili peppers or Sriracha sauce.
  • If you want a sweeter sauce, add more sugar or honey.
  • Be sure to taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Conclusion:

This Vietnamese dipping sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used with a variety of dishes, including shrimp, chicken, and vegetables. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and authentic Vietnamese sauce, give this recipe a try!

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