Nuoc Mam Gung

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 15

Tangy and spicy Nuoc Mam Gung recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 piece ginger , peeled
	2 tablespoons caster sugar
	2 birds eye chiles
	2 cloves garlic
	1/2 lime , peeled and sectioned
	2 tablespoons nam pla ( fish sauce , available from oriental supermarkets )

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Nuoc Mam Gung is a popular Vietnamese dipping sauce served with grilled meats, fresh vegetables, and spring rolls. Traditionally made with fish sauce, ginger, chiles, garlic, and sugar, this sauce has a tangy and spicy flavor that can be adjusted to your personal taste. It is an easy and flavorful way to add some excitement to your meal, and can be made in just a few minutes.

Instructions

1.	Roughly chop the ginger, chiles, and garlic and pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.
2.	Add in the caster sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice and pulse again until well combined.
3.	Serve the sauce in small dipping bowls alongside grilled meats or fresh vegetables.

PROS

Nuoc Mam Gung is a flavorful, tangy, and versatile dipping sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes.

It is quick and easy to make, and can add a spicy kick to any meal.

CONS

This sauce contains a high amount of sodium due to the fish sauce.

Those with high blood pressure or on a low-sodium diet should use this sauce in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ginger and garlic in this recipe have been studied for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Additionally, the chiles used in the sauce contain capsaicin, which has been shown to help with pain relief and metabolism.