Ingredients for Nuoc Mam Cham Dipping Fish Sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh Chili Peppers
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How to Make Nuoc Mam Cham Dipping Fish Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature. This prevents 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). You can also add 1/4 cup finely sliced carrots for extra sweetness and color.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cooled sugar-vinegar mixture, minced garlic, chilies (and carrots if using), and 1/4 cup fish sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, chili for heat, or fish sauce for saltiness.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a few extra chilies or a sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately or chill for later use.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
295 g
Sugar
233g
Fat
0g
Carbs
21g
