Nuoc Cham Sauce Recipe
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Nuoc Cham Sauce

By: Maryellen 
"A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce. Serve with grilled lemon grass beef (Bo Nuang Xa)."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 32 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by Sissy   view full review
I've been making this sauce for years. First of all, I would double the recipe, second...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by UYEN   view full review
thie recipe for nuaoc cham is what i've been looking for!! i get cravings for good vietnamese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by Duncan   view full review
Just like the local Vietnamese restaurant! The ratios are pretty spot on! [I left out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by lenihan5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great sauce. I especially like it because it isn't so salty like sauces that use soy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2009 by ColdNovember   view full review
I'm feel bad giving this recipe such a bad rating. Vietnamese food is my favorite and this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by SPEARFISHER   view full review
This was..ok I thought. Personally preference I guess but I won't make it again. My son (who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by Nora Bee   view full review
It tastes just like what's served in Vietnamese restaurants. Very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by JOSIE   view full review
I am by no means a fish sauce person, but I can tolerate it when made like this. We served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2002 by SHERRYMILLER   view full review
Light, fresh and easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by arlene   view full review
yum!

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