Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Chili Sauce for Dipping)
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
20 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
red chilis, dried
|
* |
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
sugar
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
fish sauce
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
vinegar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
red chilis, dried
|
* |
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
fish sauce
|
|
| 15 | ml |
vinegar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
Directions
Mince chilies and garlic finely and place in a mortar.
Mash with the heel of a cleaver or pestle.
Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.
Add fish sauce, vinegar and lemon juice, stirring between each addition.
This makes enough for 2 to 4 people.
