Nuac Mam Sauce (Vietnamese Fish Sauce)
Nước mắm sauce is a staple of Vietnamese cooking that adds an authentic flavor to the cuisine. It is sweet, sour, salty, tangy, and a little spicy. It makes a fantastic dipping sauce for spring rolls and egg rolls or vinaigrette for mango salad. Try it on grilled meat, scrambled eggs, and steamed rice for a pop of flavor.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup water hot
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fish sauce
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice save some pulp
- 1 teaspoon pulp from a fresh lime
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 to 2 red chili peppers finely sliced
Instructions
- Combine the hot water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the fish sauce and lime juice.
- Use a fork to scrape some of the pulp from the lime into the dish.
- Stir in the garlic, chili paste, and sliced peppers.
- Taste and add additional sugar or chili paste as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 373mg | Sugar: 5g
