FISH SAUCE DIP (NUOC CHAM)

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This recipe for fish sauce, from chef Bobby Chinn's cookbook, "Wild, Wild East," is served with his delicious Fresh Spring Rolls and Minced Meat, Crab, and Grapefruit Vietnamese Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 finger-length Thai bird's-eye chile, finely chopped and seeds removed, if desired, for a milder sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, mix together vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Stir in chile, garlic, and lime juice until well combined; stir in fish sauce.

Ddungu Lawrence
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This is the best fish sauce dip recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


My Singel
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This dip is a great way to use up leftover fish sauce. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Smangaliso Mgomezulu
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I love the tangy and salty flavor of this dip. It's the perfect way to add some extra flavor to grilled meat or vegetables.


Megan Eddington
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dipping sauce. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.


Uzzal Hossen
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I'm not a big fan of fish sauce, but this dip was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Abdulla Sasasa
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This dip is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Sornno Islam
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I made this dip for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


KaS kas GaMing
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This is the best fish sauce dip I've ever had! The flavors are so well balanced.


Mary Rhodes
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I've made this dip several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover fish sauce.


STOQN Bg
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This fish sauce dip is a great way to add some flavor to your meals. I especially like it with grilled fish or chicken.


samaa mohmmad
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I wasn't sure how this dip would taste, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now my go-to dipping sauce for Vietnamese food.


Muhammad Qaseem
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dip turned out perfectly. It was the perfect balance of flavors.


Purnima Mondol
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This is my new favorite dipping sauce! It's so easy to make and goes with everything.


Gideon James
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I made this dip for my Vietnamese spring rolls and it was the perfect accompaniment. So delicious!


Chavo Lord
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This fish sauce dip was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the tangy, salty, and sweet flavors.