Nuoc Cham

Submitted by Rebecca

"Traditional Vietnamese fish dipping sauce used for a variety of recipes"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1⁄3 cup fish sauce
• 1⁄2 cup lime juice or 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 -2 Thai red chili pepper, seeded, sliced, minced (more if you want)
• 1 shallot, peeled, thinly sliced, rinsed, and drained (optional)

directions

1. Whisk together the sugar, water, fish sauce, and lime or lemon juice in a bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the garlic, chili, and shallot (if using) and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.