Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Spicy Fish Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with Nuoc Cham, a classic Vietnamese spicy fish sauce that delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, salty, and spicy flavors. This versatile dipping sauce comes together in just 10 minutes with simple yet bold ingredients like fish sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, minced garlic, and a vibrant kick of red chili. A touch of julienned carrot adds a delightful crunch and a pop of color, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve this iconic condiment alongside spring rolls, grilled meats, noodle bowls, or fresh salads to instantly infuse your dishes with authentic Vietnamese flair. Easy to customize and brimming with bold flavors, Nuoc Cham is an essential recipe for any Southeast Asian food lover.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Fish sauce
3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
4 tablespoons Water
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
1 Red chili (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon Carrot (julienned, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, water, and sugar.

Step 2

Stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 3

Add the finely minced garlic and thinly sliced red chili to the bowl. Adjust the amount of chili depending on your spice preference.

Step 4

If desired, mix in the julienned carrot for a touch of texture and color.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the balance of flavors as needed—add more sugar for sweetness, lime juice for acidity, or fish sauce for saltiness.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Step 7

Serve as a dipping sauce or drizzle over your favorite Vietnamese dishes!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(228.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	149.3

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5039.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.7g
Protein 4.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.2mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 386.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.1%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 88.5%