Nước Chấm
Nước Chấm is a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime, sugar, water, and fresh herbs. It's tangy, sweet, salty and spicy flavors make it a perfect complement to many Vietnamese dishes.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh cilantro - A handful, chopped
- Red chili - 1, finely chopped
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Lime - 1, juiced
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped chili to the sauce.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Let the sauce sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve as a dipping sauce with your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 20
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 4g