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Nước Mắm

Cultural Context

Nước Mắm, or fish sauce, is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, originating from the coastal regions where fish were abundant. This savory condiment is essential for flavoring dishes and is often used in dipping sauces and marinades. It embodies the balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors that characterize Vietnamese cooking. Today, Nước Mắm is enjoyed globally, with variations found in many Southeast Asian cuisines.

VietnameseVNother
5 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
1/2 lime
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup room temperature water
1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce

fish

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: miso

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor for vegetarian options.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can enhance flavor with a more natural taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with added health benefits.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute for acidity in dressings.

1

Wash the lime and roll it on the countertop to make it pliable.

2

Cut the lime in half and juice half of it.

3

Finely mince the clove of garlic.

4

In a bowl, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and dissolve it in 1/4 cup of boiling water.

5

Add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce and the minced garlic to the bowl.

6

Squeeze in the juice of half a lime into the bowl.

7

Add 1/4 cup of room temperature water to the mixture.

8

Optionally, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce for a kick.

9

Mix all the ingredients together.

Equipment Needed

bowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

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