Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Sauce)

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This favorite Vietnamese dipping sauce goes well with so many things. It doesn't keep well, so make it fresh. The sauce should taste balanced, not too sweet, sour, or salty.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 cup
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 red chile pepper, thinly sliced, or more to taste

  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Mix lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, water, red chile pepper, and garlic together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

35 Calories
0g Fat
9g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 35
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 549mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 73mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.