Vietnamese Ginger Fish Sauce Nuoc Mam Gung Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Ginger Fish Sauce Nuoc Mam Gung
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Gingerroot; Red Chilies; Garlic; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste); 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Water

Elevate your Vietnamese dishes with this incredibly fragrant and flavorful Ginger Fish Sauce (Nuoc Mam Gung)! This quick 5-minute recipe creates a vibrant, spicy-sweet sauce perfect for dipping spring rolls, grilled meats, or adding a burst of umami to your favorite noodle bowls. A must-try for any Vietnamese food enthusiast!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 157.2 kcal

Protein 15g

Rating 1.5 (2 Reviews)

Vietnamese Ginger Fish Sauce Nuoc Mam Gung

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vietnamese Ginger Fish Sauce Nuoc Mam Gung

Gingerroot
Red Chilies
Garlic
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Water

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How to Make Vietnamese Ginger Fish Sauce Nuoc Mam Gung

Finely mince the ginger.
Combine the minced ginger, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl.
Whisk vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more sugar for sweetness, lime juice for acidity, or chili garlic sauce for heat.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.