Spoon Simple
Nuoc Cham
Vietnamese dipping sauce with fish sauce, lime, sugar, and chile. Bright and addictive with spring rolls, bun bowls, and grilled meats.
Prep 5 min
Cook 0 min
Total 5 min
Serves 8
Side·Vietnamese·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Whisk the sauce
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 Thai bird chile (sliced)
- Optional: 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Optional: shredded carrot for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve and combine
Dissolve sugar in warm water. Whisk in fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chile. Add vinegar if you want extra tang.
- 2
Serve
Taste — it should be salty, sweet, sour, and spicy in balance. Serve with goi cuon, bun bowls, or grilled meats. Best used within 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 15 cal · 1g protein · 3g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
