Nuoc Cham
The ultimate Vietnamese dressing that harmonizes tangy, salty, and sweet flavors. Perfect for enhancing grilled meats, fresh spring rolls, and salads, Nuoc Cham is a must-have in your kitchen. Whip it up in minutes, and elevate your meals tonight!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice about 3 limes
- 3 ½ tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons sugar brown or white
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Thai chile minced (optional)
- ½ cup warm water
Instructions
- Start by squeezing the juice from about 3 limes to get approximately 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice.
- Next, take a mixing bowl and add the fresh lime juice. To this, add 3 ½ tablespoons of Vietnamese fish sauce.
- Now, measure out 2 tablespoons of sugar and add it to the bowl.
- Add in 2 cloves of minced garlic to the mixture.
- If you like a little spice, finely chop 1 Thai chile and add it to your dressing.
- Finally, pour in ½ cup of warm water to the bowl.
- Once the dressing is ready, taste it!
- Let the dressing sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Tip 1: Substitute most of the lime juice with unseasoned rice vinegar, if desired.
- Tip 2: Use within 2-4 days.