Vietnamese Dipping Sauce Vegan Nuoc Cham Alternative
Elevate your Vietnamese-inspired dishes with this vibrant Vegan Nuoc Cham Alternative, a plant-based take on the classic dipping sauce! Bursting with umami from soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option), balanced by the tanginess of lime juice and rice vinegar, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, this sauce is a perfect harmony of flavors. Infused with garlic and optional red chili for a savory kick, plus grated carrot for a touch of texture, it’s an effortless, no-cook recipe that’s ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect as a dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls, a zesty drizzle over vermicelli noodle salads, or a savory finishing touch for grilled vegetables, this vegan Vietnamese dipping sauce is a versatile must-try!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Minced red chili (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Grated carrot (optional, for texture and sweetness)
Directions
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the warm water and maple syrup. Stir until the maple syrup is fully dissolved.
Step 2
Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), and lime juice to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and red chili (if using) for a savory and slightly spicy kick.
Step 4
For added texture and natural sweetness, stir in grated carrot (if using).
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust the balance of flavors as needed by adding more lime juice for tanginess, maple syrup for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce or drizzle over dishes like spring rolls, vermicelli noodle salads, or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (178.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 133.9 |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2064.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.2g | |
| Protein 4.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 5.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 254.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories