Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 1

Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham) recipe for a flavorful dipping sauce

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup fresh lemon juice ( about 2 lemons )
	1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
	1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
	1 -2 1 -2 hot red chili peppers or 1 -2 serrano chili , seeded and thinly sliced
	1 garlic clove , minced

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Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham) is a classic dipping sauce commonly used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. This tangy and spicy sauce is perfect for adding flavor to grilled meats, vegetables and spring rolls. The combination of tangy lemon juice and salty fish sauce, along with the heat from the chili peppers and garlic, makes this sauce a deliciously flavorful addition to any meal.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, fish sauce and brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
2.	Add chili pepper and garlic and mix well.
3.	Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

PROS

Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham) is a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be used as a marinade, dressing or dipping sauce for a wide variety of dishes.
This sauce is quick and easy to make, and adds a delicious kick of flavor to any meal.

CONS

This dipping sauce is high in sodium due to the fish sauce, which may be a concern for those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The garlic in this sauce has been linked to helping lower cholesterol levels and improve overall heart health. Chilies have also been known to boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.