NUOC CHAM (VIETNAMESE SPICY FISH SAUCE)

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A delicious sauce that goes well with Vietnamese soups and appetizers; if you find it too strong, try increasing the sugar in the recipe a little bit and adding a little water.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 red chili peppers, minced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
3 teaspoons sugar or 1 1/2 packages artificial sweetener
1/2 cup fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Mash peppers, garlic and sugar into a paste, using mortar and pestle.
  • Add the fish sauce, lime juice and water.
  • Blend well.
  • Seal and refrigerate.

Kelsie Plumb
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this recipe turned out terrible. I won't be making it again.


Shagufta Zeeshan
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This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. It didn't turn out as I expected.


Oluwatayo fumilola fumilola tella
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra ingredients to give it more flavor.


Md tuhin Y
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me, but it's still very good.


Rustam Rkf
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.


Shams Sattar
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This sauce is amazing! I've never had anything like it before.


Camila Ortega
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I highly recommend this Nuoc Cham recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to add some Vietnamese flavor to your meals.


Otoniel Alvarez
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This recipe is so versatile. I've even used it as a salad dressing.


Alyssa Albert
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I like to add a little bit of chopped cilantro to my Nuoc Cham for an extra pop of flavor.


Mitchell b
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This sauce is also great as a marinade for chicken or fish.


iliana estrella
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I love using this Nuoc Cham as a dipping sauce for grilled meats and vegetables.


Picka Chu
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Vietnamese cuisine. It's simple, delicious, and authentic.


star king
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I've been making this Nuoc Cham for years and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


sojun sk
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This Nuoc Cham recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I love the balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.