VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE
An easy Nuoc Cham recipe - Vietnamese Dipping Sauce. This recipe originally accompanied Crispy Spring Rolls. Nuoc cham is a must at every Vietnamese table, no matter what is served.
Provided by Mai Pham
Categories Sauce Garlic Pepper No-Cook Quick & Easy Lime
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the chilies into thin rings. Remove one-third of the chilies and set aside for garnish. Place the remaining chilies, garlic and sugar in a mortar, and pound into a coarse, wet paste. (If you don't have a mortar, just chop with a knife.) Transfer to a small bowl and add the water, lime juice and fish sauce. Stir well to dissolve. Add the reserved chilies and carrots. Set aside for 10 minutes before serving.
- NOTE: Nuoc cham is very amenable to variations and adaptations. In Vietnam, cooks like to use various vegetables to flavor the sauce, such as thinly sliced marinated daikon and carrots, ginger, scallion oil or peanuts and even slices of kohlrabi and the core of a white cabbage. Each imparts a distinctive savoriness.
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Ashiq Raees
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a Vietnamese dipping sauce. It's easy to make and the flavors are spot-on. I highly recommend it.
Real Music
[email protected]I love this dipping sauce! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with spring rolls, grilled meats, and even as a marinade. It's always a hit.
Gontran Meunier
[email protected]This dipping sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite Vietnamese dishes. It's also really easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Daphne Assy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Vietnamese food, but I really enjoyed this dipping sauce. It's not too spicy and has a great balance of flavors. I would definitely make it again.
Bipul Sorkar
[email protected]This is the best Vietnamese dipping sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with everything from spring rolls to grilled meats to vegetables. It's always a hit.
xsylo 2
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
tajoin Peak
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first because I'm not a big fan of fish sauce. But I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavors came together in this sauce. It's now one of my go-to dipping sauces for Vietnamese dishes.
Amanda Caudle
[email protected]This dipping sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I especially like it with grilled chicken or shrimp. It's also great for dipping vegetables or using as a marinade.
Ron Cuzzort
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few ingredients, you can create a flavorful and authentic Vietnamese dipping sauce. I also appreciate that it's not too spicy, so it's perfect for people who don't like their food too hot.
Masozi Joseph
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. My family and friends rave about it every time I serve it.
Charity Petros
[email protected]This Vietnamese dipping sauce is a perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy. It's so versatile and can be used for a variety of dishes, from spring rolls to grilled meats. I especially love it with crispy tofu. Highly recommended!