FISH SAUCE DIP (NUOC CHAM)

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This recipe for fish sauce, from chef Bobby Chinn's cookbook, "Wild, Wild East," is served with his delicious Fresh Spring Rolls and Minced Meat, Crab, and Grapefruit Vietnamese Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 finger-length Thai bird's-eye chile, finely chopped and seeds removed, if desired, for a milder sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, mix together vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Stir in chile, garlic, and lime juice until well combined; stir in fish sauce.

Ciise Canamadaadshe
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This is a great recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.


Agness Myandlu
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This sauce is amazing! I've used it on everything from grilled chicken to tofu, and it's always a hit.


Hamza Hami
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I love this sauce! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty.


Bertys Signature
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This is the best fish sauce dip I've ever had. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Kenley Fulle
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I made this sauce for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Edward Neal
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This sauce is a must-try for any fan of Vietnamese cuisine. It's the perfect dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, and rice noodles.


Chris Emmanuel Junior (Scooby-doo)
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients, but the flavors are incredible.


Yara Tarek
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This sauce is a game-changer! It instantly elevates any dish I add it to. I've used it on grilled meats, fish, and vegetables, and it's always a hit.


Shyed Shah
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, and I love that I can use it on so many different dishes.


Sat Oro
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This dip is delicious! I especially like the addition of the pineapple. It gives the sauce a nice sweetness that complements the fish sauce perfectly.


Bht Raza jr
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I made this sauce for a Vietnamese party I hosted, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor, and I received several requests for the recipe.


Abhi Singh
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This sauce is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty. I've used it on everything from grilled chicken to tofu, and it's always a hit.


SkylorSkip
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I love this recipe! The fish sauce dip is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've used it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, and even as a dressing for salads.


Norma y Ana Duran
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Easy to make and so flavorful! I used this sauce as a marinade for grilled tilapia, and it turned out perfect. The fish was moist and flaky, and the sauce added a delicious savory flavor.


Ahsan Maitla
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This fish sauce dip is incredibly versatile, and my family loves it! I served it with grilled shrimp, fresh vegetables, and rice noodles, and it was a hit! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the sauce is addictive.