Nuoc Cham

4.72 from 25 votes

Nuoc Cham is a tasty and versatile Vietnamese dipping sauce and dressing that pairs with many classic Vietnamese dishes!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Servings:

Calories: 13kcal

Author: Bill

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar (or granulated sugar)
2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon red holland chili pepper (or Thai chili for more heat; sliced/chopped)

Instructions

In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar into the hot water. Once dissolved, stir in the fish sauce and rice vinegar.
When you are ready to serve the nuoc cham, add the freshly squeezed lime juice, minced garlic, and chopped chilies. These items are best added fresh.
If you like more heat, use fresh chopped Thai chili peppers instead of Holland chilies. They’ll give the sauce a spicier kick!

Nutrition

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