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Cham Dipping Sauce

Cultural Context

Cham dipping sauce is a quintessential condiment in Vietnamese cuisine, often served with fresh spring rolls, grilled meats, and seafood. Its balance of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors encapsulates the essence of Vietnamese cooking. This versatile sauce has gained popularity beyond Vietnam, inspiring variations in other Southeast Asian cuisines.

VietnameseVNother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 chili, minced
1 carrot, grated
salt to taste

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while being lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

1

In a bowl, combine fish sauce, water, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.

2

Add lime juice and mix well.

3

Mince garlic and chili, then stir into the sauce.

4

Grate carrot and add to the mixture for texture and sweetness.

5

Taste and adjust with salt if needed.

6

Serve in a small bowl alongside your favorite dishes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingmincinggrating

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Also Known As

Nuoc ChamVietnamese Dipping Sauce

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