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Nuoc Cham

This ubiquitous and essential condiment is a bright and spicy mix of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2/3 cup

Ingredients

1 (or more) Thai chile, with seeds, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
2 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fish sauce

Preparation

  1. Combine chile, garlic, ginger, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce in a small bowl. Season with more chile and sugar, if desired, or add water by the tablespoon if needed to soften flavors.

TagsSauceVietnameseSoutheast AsianAsianNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeEasyQuickMeal Prep30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBon Appétit
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