NUOC CHAM (VIETNAMESE SPICY FISH SAUCE)

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A delicious sauce that goes well with Vietnamese soups and appetizers; if you find it too strong, try increasing the sugar in the recipe a little bit and adding a little water.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 red chili peppers, minced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
3 teaspoons sugar or 1 1/2 packages artificial sweetener
1/2 cup fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Mash peppers, garlic and sugar into a paste, using mortar and pestle.
  • Add the fish sauce, lime juice and water.
  • Blend well.
  • Seal and refrigerate.

I DREAM
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This is the best Nuoc Cham recipe I've found. It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the Nuoc Cham I get at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant.


LaShawn Lewis
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This Nuoc Cham is amazing! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'll definitely be making it again.


Kikonde Jackson
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This Nuoc Cham is delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It's the perfect dipping sauce for Vietnamese food.


Bayanda Banele
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I love this Nuoc Cham! It's the perfect balance of flavors. I use it on everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables.


vladi roch
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This Nuoc Cham was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Elizabeth Adams
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I made this Nuoc Cham exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfect. It's the perfect dipping sauce for spring rolls.


Martin Vlachkov
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This Nuoc Cham is so easy to make, and it's so much better than the store-bought stuff. I'll never buy it again.


Katie Tsinajinnie
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I'm not usually a fan of fish sauce, but this Nuoc Cham was surprisingly delicious. It was the perfect addition to my Vietnamese noodle bowl.


Jobaidul islam Jobed
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This is the best Nuoc Cham recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a dipping sauce, a marinade, and even a salad dressing.


Rashard Monford
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I made this Nuoc Cham for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Maied Jaman
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This Nuoc Cham was so easy to make and it tasted just like the one I get at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Jiren Arabic
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This Nuoc Cham recipe is a game-changer! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and savory. I used it as a dipping sauce for grilled shrimp and it was heavenly.