Vietnamese nuoc cham recipe

Recipe for vietnamese nuoc cham in our easy ethnic recipes collection. The vietnamese use nuoc cham the way diners in many countries use salt. It is included on every table for every meal, either as a dip or a sauce to pour over a dish, and it is usually served in individual bowls. Drained carrot salad is often added to nuoc cham.

Recipe ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or 4 tablespoons white vinegar
• 4 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 cup water

How to make vietnamese nuoc cham

• Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Stir to dissolve sugar. If sauce is too salty or too strong, add another tablespoon of water and stir well.

Preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Nuoc cham will keep for up to two weeks if it is refrigerated in a tightly covered glass container.

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