Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce

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Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce

Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce, or nước chấm, is a simple mix of fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and peppers that delivers a TON of complex sweet and savory flavors. While the basic ingredients remain the same, you can easily customize the ratios slightly to better fit your taste preference using our recipe below.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: sauce

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

¼-½ cup fish sauce can sub half for soy sauce
½ cup water room temperature
2-4 Tbsp. sugar to taste
2 limes juice
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1-2 Bird’s eye Thai chilis or 2 tsp. chili sauce optional
1 Tbsp. carrots thinly shredded, optional

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Instructions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup fish sauce, room temperature water, and 2 to 4 tablespoons of sugar, adjusting the amount based on desired sweetness. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. (If needed, microwave the mixture for 10 seconds to aid dissolution.)
¼-½ cup fish sauce, ½ cup water, 2-4 Tbsp. sugar
Mix in the juice of 2 limes, minced garlic, sliced chilis, and shredded carrots. Adjust the flavor by adding more fish sauce or lime juice, to taste.
2 limes, 2 cloves garlic, 1-2 Bird’s eye Thai chilis or 2 tsp. chili sauce, 1 Tbsp. carrots
Allow the sauce to rest for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Garnish with chopped green onions or chives. Serve the fish dipping sauce alongside your favorite seafood dishes or use it as a flavorful dip for spring rolls, grilled meats, or vegetables. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information is calculated based on using ½-cup fish sauce. A serving size is 2 tablespoons of sauce.

Prep-Ahead Instructions:

This entire recipe can be made a day or two early. Just keep it in the fridge.

Storage Directions:

For the best results, use the sauce within a few days, as it will lose some flavor. However, it can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 to 6 days. Freezing is not recommended.

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