Nuoc Mam Chanh (Nuoc Cham)
This Vietnamese dipping sauce is on the table at almost every meal and adds a pungent, salty, umami punch to all kinds of dishes.
Servings: 10 People
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 Thai bird chilies (or 2 serrano chilies)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Chop the garlic and chilies with the sugar. You can use a mortar and pestle (best option), chop them finely by hand, or grind them up in a small food processor.
- Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and water. Let the flavors develop for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
This can be stored in a tightly sealed container for a week in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 4256mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 1315IU | Vitamin C: 210mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg