Other Names: Nuoc Cham, Vietnamese Dressing, Fish Sauce Dressing, Nuoc Cham Dressing, Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Edited by: Sheri Wetherell, Barnaby Dorfman
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Yield: 3 servings
[edit] Ingredients
2 |
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2 |
Fresh chile peppers, preferably Serrano |
1 |
tablespoon Sugar |
3 |
tablespoons Fish sauce |
2 ½ |
tablespoons Fresh lime juice |
4 |
tablespoons Water |
[edit] Preparation
Step 1 |
This sauce truly defines Vietnamese cuisine. It goes well with deep fried, roasted and grilled foods. |
Step 2 |
In a mortar, pound the garlic, chile pepper and sugar into a paste. You can blend in a food processor or blender, but it's better in a mortar.Transfer mixture to a bowl and add fish sauce, lime juice and water; stir to blend. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes or until ready to serve. Strain mixture into dipping saucers. |
Step 3 |
Makes about 3/4 cup. |
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