Vietnamese Nuoc Cham | Relish

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.

Juice limes into a bowl.

Add 1 cup of hot water to dissolve sugar.

Peel garlic while the sugar dissolves.

Taste the mixture to adjust sweetness and acidity.

Add fish sauce and garlic to the mixture.

Add chilies to the sauce and mix well.

Let the sauce sit to marry the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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