Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Hot Sauce) Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12
Description:
Elevate your culinary experience with this authentic Nuoc Cham recipe, a Vietnamese hot sauce bursting with vibrant flavors. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating, this sauce will add a delightful kick to your favorite dishes. Enjoy the balance of tangy lime, savory fish sauce, and spicy red pepper flakes in every bite!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 1 | lime peel |
| 1/4 | red pepper flakes |
| 2 | lime juice |
| 2 | fish sauce |
| 3 | water |
| 2 | sugar |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4.5
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 235.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0.8g
- Protein Content: 0.2g
Instructions:
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Adjust Spice Level: If you prefer a spicier sauce, feel free to increase the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste preferences.
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Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, finely grated lime peel, and red pepper flakes.
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Add Liquids: Pour in the lime juice, fish sauce, and water into the bowl with the garlic mixture.
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Sweeten: Sprinkle in the sugar to balance the flavors and enhance the sweetness of the sauce.
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Mix Thoroughly: Using a whisk, stir the ingredients together until well blended, ensuring the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Store: Transfer the Nuoc Cham sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep well for short periods when stored properly.
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Serve: This versatile sauce can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes! Use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, drizzle it over grilled meats or seafood, or incorporate it into stir-fries for an extra burst of flavor. Embrace the Vietnamese culinary tradition by adding this Nuoc Cham sauce to your favorite recipes and delight your taste buds with its irresistible taste!
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Nuoc Cham, and elevate your dishes with this authentic Vietnamese hot sauce!
