Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 Thai chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon shredded carrot (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, water, lime juice, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
2. Add minced garlic and chopped Thai chilies to the bowl and stir to combine.
3. If desired, add shredded carrot and chopped cilantro to the bowl and stir to combine.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice or sugar to balance the flavors.
5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
5 minutes
Temperature: Room temperature
Serving size: Makes about 1/2 cup of dipping sauce
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 35
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1510mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- If fish sauce is not available, substitute with soy sauce or tamari.
- If Thai chilies are not available, substitute with serrano or jalapeno peppers.
- If lime juice is not available, substitute with lemon juice or rice vinegar.
Variations:
- Add a tablespoon of grated ginger for extra flavor.
- Add a tablespoon of honey for a sweeter dipping sauce.
- Add a tablespoon of chopped scallions for a milder onion flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Thai chilies to your desired level of spiciness.
- Let the dipping sauce sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
- None needed.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a small dipping bowl alongside your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
Garnishes:
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or sliced Thai chilies for extra flavor and color.
Pairings:
- Serve with spring rolls, banh mi sandwiches, or grilled meats.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with steamed rice or vermicelli noodles.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dipping sauce is too salty, add more lime juice or sugar to balance the flavors.
- If the dipping sauce is too sour, add more sugar to balance the flavors.
Food safety advice:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Discard any leftover dipping sauce that has been sitting at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Food history:
- Nuoc Mam and Chili Dipping Sauce is a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce that is commonly served with a variety of dishes.
Flavor profiles:
- Salty, sweet, sour, and spicy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve in a small dipping bowl alongside your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
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Region: Vietnamese