How to make: Nuoc Cham (Authentic Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt and vinegar provide a similar salty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar can be more economical.

chili pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños add heat with fewer calories, while red pepper flakes are often cheaper.

Mince the garlic.

Freshly squeeze the lime juice.

In a medium mixing bowl, mix together fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and garlic chili paste until the sugar is dissolved.

If you want added heat, add in chopped Thai chilies.

Serve the Nuoc Cham immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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