Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Vietnamese vermicelli bowls (like our recipe #151822 featuring grilled pork and spring rolls!) with this vibrant and addictive Nuoc Cham dipping sauce. This quick and easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors that will have you hooked! Learn how to make authentic Nuoc Cham sauce at home in just minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 161 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce

1 cup water
Rice Vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

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How to Make Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. This step helps prevent the fish sauce from curdling.
While the mixture cools, finely mince 2 cloves of garlic and 1-2 Thai chilies (adjust to your spice preference). Add these to a medium bowl.
Once the sugar-vinegar mixture is cool, whisk in 1/4 cup of fish sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of water if a thinner consistency is preferred.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tartness, chili for heat, or fish sauce for saltiness.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

193 g

Sugar

144g

Fat

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce?

Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce?

Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce has approximately 161 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce?

The key ingredients for Nuoc Cham Sauce Dipping Fish Sauce are Water, Rice Vinegar, Sugar, Fish Sauce, Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes. See the full list with measurements above.