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Nuoc Cham Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Maryellen 

"A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce. Serve with grilled lemon grass beef (Bo Nuang Xa)."
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This recipe has been rated 18 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  5 Min
READY IN  5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl combine the garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and water. Mix all together, adjusting to taste. Serve with grilled lemon grass beef.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2008 by Sissy 
I've been making this sauce for years. First of all, I would double the recipe, second... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2004 by UYEN 
thie recipe for nuaoc cham is what i've been looking for!! i get cravings for good vietnamese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 3, 2003 by lenihan5 
Great sauce. I especially like it because it isn't so salty like sauces that use soy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2006 by Duncan 
Just like the local Vietnamese restaurant! The ratios are pretty spot on! [I left out the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 12, 2004 by JOSIE 
I am by no means a fish sauce person, but I can tolerate it when made like this. We served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 31, 2002 by SHERRYMILLER 
Light, fresh and easy to make. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 10, 2008 by SPEARFISHER 
This was..ok I thought. Personally preference I guess but I won't make it again. My son (who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 6, 2006 by thy 
instead of water, my mom adds 'coco soda' that you can buy at the market. don't add too much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on may 29, 2009 by ColdNovember 
I'm feel bad giving this recipe such a bad rating. Vietnamese food is my favorite and this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 29, 2007 by Nora Bee 
It tastes just like what's served in Vietnamese restaurants. Very good. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Nuoc Cham Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 32

  • Total Fat: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 731mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0.6g

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