Nuoc Cham Sauce

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Nuoc Cham Sauce

Nuoc Cham Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    5 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    124

Embark on a culinary journey to Vietnam with this vibrant and versatile dipping sauce. Nuoc Cham is a symphony of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, perfect for awakening your taste buds. It's an ideal accompaniment to grilled lemongrass beef (Bo Nuang Xa) or as a zesty addition to spring rolls, noodles, or salads.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    8 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Sodium
    731 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and white sugar. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Add the fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and water to the bowl. (Prep time: 1 minute)

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03 Step

Recipe View Whisk all ingredients together until the sugar is completely dissolved. (Mixing time: 3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Taste and adjust the balance of flavors as needed. Add more lime juice for extra tanginess, fish sauce for saltiness, sugar for sweetness, or red pepper flakes for more heat. (Adjusting time: 2 minutes)

For a vegetarian version, substitute the fish sauce with an equal amount of light soy sauce or tamari, and consider adding a few drops of seaweed extract for umami.
Nuoc Cham can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The flavors may meld and intensify over time.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can finely grate the garlic instead of mincing it.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.

Madonna Damore

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 41 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Tyreek Koelpinpouros

    Jun 30, 2025

    This recipe is fantastic! So easy to make and the flavor is spot on. I used it with spring rolls and everyone loved it!

  • Winona Herman

    Apr 18, 2025

    I've tried a few Nuoc Cham recipes, and this one is by far the best. The balance of flavors is perfect. Thanks for sharing!

  • Abbie Okon

    Mar 5, 2024

    I made this to go with grilled pork, and it was a hit! I did add a little more lime juice because I like it extra tangy.

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