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Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)





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Makes 1 cup

This is the national condiment of Vietnam.

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)




Lisa Romerein
 1/2 to 1 red or green bird chile or serrano, sliced into paper thin rings
 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic (about 1 large clove)
 2 tablespoons fish sauce
 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Step 1
1

Put sliced chile in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup warm water, garlic, fish sauce, and lime juice to bowl and whisk to combine.

Step 2
2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories5.7
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 75mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 0.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.