Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)
45 min.
4
6kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Vietnam with this delightful dipping sauce, known as Nuoc Cham. Perfectly balancing sweet, salty, sour, and spicy notes, this sauce is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and elevates any dish it accompanies. Whether you're enjoying fresh spring rolls, grilled meats, or simply using it as a zesty dressing for salads, Nuoc Cham adds a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity and the fact that it is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, including zesty lime juice, aromatic garlic, and a kick of heat from bird chiles, you can whip up this sauce in just 45 minutes. The result is a light and refreshing condiment that is low in calories, allowing you to indulge without guilt.

Perfect for antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers, Nuoc Cham is not just a sauce; it's an experience that brings the essence of Vietnamese street food right to your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, grab a bowl and whisk, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this authentic and flavorful dipping sauce!

Ingredients

  • 0.5  thai chile paper thin green red sliced into rings
  • tablespoons fish sauce 
  • large clove garlic minced
  • 1.5 tbsp juice of lime fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Put sliced chile in a small bowl.
  2. Add 1/2 cup warm water, garlic, fish sauce, and lime juice to bowl and whisk to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories6kcal
Protein32.57%
Fat1.28%
Carbs66.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
0.07
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.9073913058509%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.5mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:5.82kcal
0.29%
Fat:0.01g
0.01%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.01%
Carbohydrates:1.08g
0.36%
Net Carbohydrates:1.04g
0.38%
Sugar:0.45g
0.5%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:706.77mg
30.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.53g
1.07%
Magnesium:16.48mg
4.12%
Vitamin C:2.88mg
3.49%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.41%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.77%
Selenium:0.93µg
1.33%
Folate:5.26µg
1.32%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.12%
Potassium:36.78mg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes