Vietnamese Dipping Fish Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

Add an extra dimension to the experience with the ever-present Vietnamese style sweet and sour fish sauce. I like my sauce a little on the extra spicy side.

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Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, vietnamese

Keyword Nuoc cham, vietnamese dipping fish sauce, vietnamese dipping sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cups

Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup boiling water
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup fish sauce may add more if you prefer
• ¼ cup limes 2
• 1 cup coconut soda
• 1-3 cloves garlic minced
• 2-3 Thai peppers minced (optional)

Instructions

• In a small bowl mix the boiling water and sugar, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Then, add the fish sauce, coconut soda and lime. Set mixture aside until ready to use.
• Just prior to serving, add the garlic and optional hot peppers and enjoy.