Nuoc Cham Spring Roll Sauce Recipe

Elevate your spring rolls with this vibrant and authentic Nuoc Cham dipping sauce! This incredibly flavorful sauce is more than just a dip – its zesty, sweet, and savory profile makes it the perfect complement to grilled pork chops, shrimp, or even served over rice. While the sauce is delightfully thin, we recommend serving it in individual bowls for the ultimate dipping experience. Get ready to be amazed by this quick and easy recipe!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 419 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Nuoc Cham Spring Roll Sauce

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How to Make Nuoc Cham Spring Roll Sauce

  1. In a mortar and pestle, mash 2 cloves garlic and 1-2 small red cayenne peppers (adjust to your spice preference) with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until a paste forms.
  2. Add 1/4 cup fish sauce, 1/2 cup water, and the juice of 2 limes. Whisk vigorously until well combined.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more lime juice for extra tartness, fish sauce for saltiness, or sugar for sweetness.
  4. Garnish with 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot, 1/4 cup thinly sliced cilantro, and 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

464 g

Sugar

300g

Fat

2g

Carbs

31g