MAI'S LIGHT VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE

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Mai Pham, chef and owner of the Lemon Grass Restaurant in Sacramento, California, uses this dipping sauce for her Rice Rolls with Shrimp and Mushrooms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw shrimp shells
2 cups water
3 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 to 2 Thai bird chiles or 1/2 serrano chile, cut into thin rings

Steps:

  • Make shrimp broth: Combine shrimp shells and 2 cups water in small pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain, and set aside to cool.
  • Measure 1 cup shrimp broth, and place in a bowl. Add fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and chiles; stir well. The sauce will keep, refrigerated in a covered jar, for up to 2 weeks.

Muhammad Hussain korai Muhammad Hussain
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I highly recommend this sauce to anyone who loves Vietnamese food.


Sanjalisha Krishandutt
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This sauce is so flavorful. I can't get enough of it.


Adil Naveed
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I love how easy this sauce is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Waqar Azhar
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This is the best Vietnamese dipping sauce I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Gangster Wife
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I made this sauce for my family and they loved it. It's a new favorite in our house.


Sahajan Alam
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This sauce is delicious! I can't wait to try it on other Vietnamese dishes.


Terri Thomas
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect dipping sauce for my spring rolls.


Nayaralin Chun
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This sauce is a game-changer! It takes my Vietnamese dishes to the next level.


Bella storer chanel
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I highly recommend this sauce to anyone who loves Vietnamese food.


Sofi Saranghae
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This is a great sauce to make ahead of time. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week.


Bushra Aziz
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I've made this sauce several times and it always turns out perfect.


Rashedulislam Ridoy
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This sauce is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


Ali Hubaib
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I love the balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors in this sauce.


Yoon Yoon
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This sauce is so versatile. I use it for dipping spring rolls, summer rolls, and even grilled chicken.


Aryan Sins
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I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hanna Williams
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This is the best Vietnamese dipping sauce I've ever had.


Zhyeire
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


zubayr muhammadjonov
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the sauce I get at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant.