Sauce, Condiment | Gluten Free Low Calorie

Nuoc Cham Sauce

N/A Allergens: Fish
Nuoc Cham Sauce

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Vietnamese
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Fish (for fish sauce), Lime, Sugar, Chili, Garlic

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Nuoc Cham Sauce ?

A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, characterized by its balance of savory (fish sauce), sweet (sugar), sour (lime/vinegar), and spicy (chili) flavors.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Nuoc Cham Sauce ?

Le/La/L'Nuoc Cham Sauce a un goût salty, sweet, sour, spicy, umami, pungent avec des arômes pungent (fish sauce), citrusy, garlicky, spicy.

Taste
Salty, Sweet, Sour, Spicy, Umami, Pungent
Texture
Liquid, Thin, Sometimes chunky with garlic/chili bits
Aroma
Pungent (fish sauce), Citrusy, Garlicky, Spicy
Acidity
Medium to High (from lime/vinegar)

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 30g (2 tbsp)
Calories50 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2 g
Total Carbohydrate10 g
Dietary Fiber0.5 g
Total Sugars8 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Potassium50 mg

Le secret du chef

Achieve the perfect balance by adjusting sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce ratios to your taste. A touch of grated carrot can add texture and natural sweetness.

Substituts & Proportions pour Nuoc Cham Sauce

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Nuoc Cham Sauce est Thai Dipping Sauce (Prik Nam Pla), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar flavor profile (fish sauce, lime, chili), but often more spicy and less sweet.

Substituts pour Nuoc Cham Sauce avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Thai Dipping Sauce (Prik Nam Pla) Meilleur 1:1 Similar flavor profile (fish sauce, lime, chili), but often more spicy and less sweet.
Sweet Chili Sauce 1:1 Offers sweetness and chili, but lacks the distinct sour and umami notes; can be enhanced with lime and fish sauce.
Soy Sauce + Lime Juice + Sugar + Chili Flakes Varies DIY option to approximate the flavors, especially if fish sauce is unavailable.
Ponzu Sauce 1:1 Japanese citrus-soy sauce, offers salty, sour, and umami; less sweet and spicy than Nuoc Cham.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Nuoc Cham Sauce

  1. Best made fresh.
  2. If buying pre-made, check ingredients for quality fish sauce and natural flavors.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Nuoc Cham Sauce ?

  • Spring Rolls
  • Grilled Meats
  • Rice Vermicelli Salads
  • Seafood
  • Stir-fries
  • Lettuce Wraps

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Nuoc Cham Sauce ?

Salty, Sweet, Sour, Spicy, Umami, Pungent Pungent (fish sauce), Citrusy, Garlicky, Spicy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Nuoc Cham Sauce ?

Le meilleur substitut est Thai Dipping Sauce (Prik Nam Pla) (1:1). Similar flavor profile (fish sauce, lime, chili), but often more spicy and less sweet.

Comment choisir et conserver le Nuoc Cham Sauce ?

Best made fresh. If buying pre-made, check ingredients for quality fish sauce and natural flavors.

Ingrédients Sauce, Condiment associés

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